I'm trying to type "7E3" into a cell and the fomat keeps changing to
"scientific". If I then go into that cell and try to change the format
to "general" then I get the number "7000". I know there is probably a
simple answer but it's got me? Appreciate any help


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Try formatting the cell before entering the value.

Cody



"rjay" wrote:


I'm trying to type "7E3" into a cell and the fomat keeps changing to
"scientific". If I then go into that cell and try to change the format
to "general" then I get the number "7000". I know there is probably a
simple answer but it's got me? Appreciate any help


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Either pre-format the cell as Text
or
prefix your typing with an apostrophe: '7E3



rjay wrote:

I'm trying to type "7E3" into a cell and the fomat keeps changing to
"scientific". If I then go into that cell and try to change the format
to "general" then I get the number "7000". I know there is probably a
simple answer but it's got me? Appreciate any help

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Thanks, the "text" format works fine.


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