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Jay

I want to align some entries in consecutive rows like Word tabs
 
I would like to align some entries in consecutive rows but can't see to do it
in Excel. I would like to be able to use an equivalent of the MS Word tabs
such that all entries are perfectly aligned in rows. Please help.

Thanks.

Luke M

I want to align some entries in consecutive rows like Word tabs
 
Depending on your data, one workaround is to use a custom format of
" "@
to force a set amount of spaces before your text, or you can use helper
columns with a formula similar to:
=REPT(" ",8)&A2
or
=A2&REPT(" ",8)

to force set indentation amounts.

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Best Regards,

Luke M
*Remember to click "yes" if this post helped you!*


"Jay" wrote:

I would like to align some entries in consecutive rows but can't see to do it
in Excel. I would like to be able to use an equivalent of the MS Word tabs
such that all entries are perfectly aligned in rows. Please help.

Thanks.


Jay

I want to align some entries in consecutive rows like Word tab
 
Hi Luke,

Thanks for the prompt response. Just trying to figure out how exactly I
would apply your suggestion. Do I put it under "custom" under format cell?
Sorry, not really an Excel user here. I also have Excel 2000 if that makes a
difference.

Thanks.

Jay

"Luke M" wrote:

Depending on your data, one workaround is to use a custom format of
" "@
to force a set amount of spaces before your text, or you can use helper
columns with a formula similar to:
=REPT(" ",8)&A2
or
=A2&REPT(" ",8)

to force set indentation amounts.

--
Best Regards,

Luke M
*Remember to click "yes" if this post helped you!*


"Jay" wrote:

I would like to align some entries in consecutive rows but can't see to do it
in Excel. I would like to be able to use an equivalent of the MS Word tabs
such that all entries are perfectly aligned in rows. Please help.

Thanks.


Dave Peterson

I want to align some entries in consecutive rows like Word tab
 
If you're using the custom number format suggestion:
Select the range
Format|Cells|number tab|Custom category and type the custom format into that
Type box.

Jay wrote:

Hi Luke,

Thanks for the prompt response. Just trying to figure out how exactly I
would apply your suggestion. Do I put it under "custom" under format cell?
Sorry, not really an Excel user here. I also have Excel 2000 if that makes a
difference.

Thanks.

Jay

"Luke M" wrote:

Depending on your data, one workaround is to use a custom format of
" "@
to force a set amount of spaces before your text, or you can use helper
columns with a formula similar to:
=REPT(" ",8)&A2
or
=A2&REPT(" ",8)

to force set indentation amounts.

--
Best Regards,

Luke M
*Remember to click "yes" if this post helped you!*


"Jay" wrote:

I would like to align some entries in consecutive rows but can't see to do it
in Excel. I would like to be able to use an equivalent of the MS Word tabs
such that all entries are perfectly aligned in rows. Please help.

Thanks.


--

Dave Peterson


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