Entering a Number
 

Hi

I would like to enter the following number in a cell: 09 -5166, but it
appears as 1193127. Which format do I select to acheive this.

Many Thanks

Gunjani

Use text format or precede with an apostrophe '

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Peo Sjoblom


"Gunjani" wrote in message
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Hi

I would like to enter the following number in a cell: 09 -5166, but it
appears as 1193127. Which format do I select to acheive this.

Many Thanks

Gunjani

Hi Gunjani,

Excel thinks that you are entering a date and so enters the date September 1
in the year 5166. Try placing an apostrophe before entering the 'number' or
formatting the cell as text before any entry is made.

HTH

Sandy

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"Gunjani" wrote in message
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Hi

I would like to enter the following number in a cell: 09 -5166, but it
appears as 1193127. Which format do I select to acheive this.

Many Thanks

Gunjani