Even when I open a brand new file. I input a number (ie 5) and get 0.05 back.
I have tried doing everything in cell format etc.. anyone have an idea? it is
very annoying and adding loads of work to my project.

thanks

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Even when I open a brand new file. I input a number (ie 5)
and get 0.05 back. I have tried doing everything in cell
format etc.. anyone have an idea? it is very annoying and
adding loads of work to my project.

thanks


G'day,

In Tools\Options\Edit turn off Fixed decimal
If that doesn't help, I don't know.

Cheers,
Julian

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Tools Options Edit tab.
Uncheck fixed decimals box.

Mangesh


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Even when I open a brand new file. I input a number (ie 5) and get 0.05
back.
I have tried doing everything in cell format etc.. anyone have an idea? it
is
very annoying and adding loads of work to my project.

thanks

kings Wrote:
Even when I open a brand new file. I input a number (ie 5) and get 0.05
back.
I have tried doing everything in cell format etc.. anyone have an idea?
it is
very annoying and adding loads of work to my project.

thanks

Hi

I had just the same problem about two years ago, and all changes in
Eccel options did not help. I thought had an excel macro virus. etc.!
The problem has then been resolved, but I have to remeber how
Sorry that does not help, hopefully me or somebody else could write you
back shortly


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Thanks you all fro your help. the fixed decimal thing woprked.

Cheers

Stephen

"Accountant" wrote:


kings Wrote:
Even when I open a brand new file. I input a number (ie 5) and get 0.05
back.
I have tried doing everything in cell format etc.. anyone have an idea?
it is
very annoying and adding loads of work to my project.

thanks

Hi

I had just the same problem about two years ago, and all changes in
Eccel options did not help. I thought had an excel macro virus. etc.!
The problem has then been resolved, but I have to remeber how
Sorry that does not help, hopefully me or somebody else could write you
back shortly


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