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I have one column column of numbers that I want to add a letter to the front
of the numbers.
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In a new column, enter the formula

="letter"&A1

Change the A1 to the appropriate cell, and fill down the formula
as far as you need to go. Then, select the cells in the new
column, copy them, and Paste Special (from the Edit menu) and
choose Values Only.


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