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How do I format a negative number as follows (1,000) I can get either the
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Julia,

Try this custom format

#,##0.00;(#,##0.00)

Mike

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How do I format a negative number as follows (1,000) I can get either the
brackets or the comma separator but not both!

Thanks

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Hi Julia
Right Click in the mouse, Format cells., number, custom, look for the formula
#,##0;[Red]-#,##0
and where the formula is displayed ( Type) add the parentesis as follow
#,##0;[Red](#,##0)

I deleted as well the - signal you can leave if you prefer

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hi
there is a custom format for that.
i'm using 2003 so
formatcellsnumber tabcustomscroll to.....
#,##0,00:[RED](#,##0.00)

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Thanks Mike that is exactly what I needed

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Julia,

Try this custom format

#,##0.00;(#,##0.00)

Mike

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How do I format a negative number as follows (1,000) I can get either the
brackets or the comma separator but not both!

Thanks

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