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Leigh

How do I Add Data at the beginning of multiple cells in Excel?
 
I have an excel document that I am trying to add the letters "PH:" in front
of already existing data (phone #'s) to help create a directory of sorts...
Need to know if theres a way add this at the beginning of data in multiple
cells all at once?
Any help is appreciated...

Eduardo

How do I Add Data at the beginning of multiple cells in Excel?
 
Hi,
let's assume your data is in column A, then in another column enter

="PH"&A1

copy formula down, if you want an space between PH and the data use

="PH"&" "&A1

"Leigh" wrote:

I have an excel document that I am trying to add the letters "PH:" in front
of already existing data (phone #'s) to help create a directory of sorts...
Need to know if theres a way add this at the beginning of data in multiple
cells all at once?
Any help is appreciated...


David Biddulph[_2_]

How do I Add Data at the beginning of multiple cells in Excel?
 
If you want a space, ="PH"&" "&A1 may be better than ="PH "&A1, but if you
want a colon as originally requested, try ="PH:"&A1
--
David Biddulph


"Eduardo" wrote:

Hi,
let's assume your data is in column A, then in another column enter

="PH"&A1

copy formula down, if you want an space between PH and the data use

="PH"&" "&A1

"Leigh" wrote:

I have an excel document that I am trying to add the letters "PH:" in front
of already existing data (phone #'s) to help create a directory of sorts...
Need to know if theres a way add this at the beginning of data in multiple
cells all at once?
Any help is appreciated...


Fred Smith[_4_]

How do I Add Data at the beginning of multiple cells in Excel?
 
Say your phone numbers are in column A, starting at A2.

-- Insert a new column B
-- Enter this formula in B2: ="PH:"&A2
-- Copy this down the length of your column.

If you like both columns, keep them. If not,
-- copy column B
-- right-click on column A, choose Paste Special...ValuesOK
-- delete column B

Regards,
Fred

"Leigh" wrote in message
...
I have an excel document that I am trying to add the letters "PH:" in front
of already existing data (phone #'s) to help create a directory of
sorts...
Need to know if theres a way add this at the beginning of data in multiple
cells all at once?
Any help is appreciated...




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