ExcelBanter

ExcelBanter (https://www.excelbanter.com/)
-   Excel Discussion (Misc queries) (https://www.excelbanter.com/excel-discussion-misc-queries/)
-   -   Can I automatically change all positve numbers to negative number. (https://www.excelbanter.com/excel-discussion-misc-queries/188340-can-i-automatically-change-all-positve-numbers-negative-number.html)

larsenbks

Can I automatically change all positve numbers to negative number.
 
I have excel documents and would like to change all positive numbers to
negative numbers or vise versa. Is this possible?

John Bundy

Can I automatically change all positve numbers to negative number.
 
One way, type -1 in an unused cell, copy it, select the range to change and
right-click-Paste Special and choose multiply, this will multiply everything
by -1 thus converting your signs.
--
-John
Please rate when your question is answered to help us and others know what
is helpful.


"larsenbks" wrote:

I have excel documents and would like to change all positive numbers to
negative numbers or vise versa. Is this possible?


Pete_UK

Can I automatically change all positve numbers to negativenumber.
 
Just multiply each cell by -1. A quick way to do this is to enter -1
into a blank cell somewhere and to <copy that cell. Then highlight
all the cells whose values you want to change and click on Edit |
Paste Specal | Values (check) | Multiply (check) | OK then <Esc. Then
you can delete the -1 from the first cell.

Hope this helps.

Pete

On May 21, 5:20*pm, larsenbks
wrote:
I have excel documents and would like to change all positive numbers to
negative numbers or vise versa. *Is this possible?




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:23 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
ExcelBanter.com