I have a cell that needs to change from a % to a $ depending on a
validation dropdown list. Once it has been set, I need to be able to
tell the difference between the % and the $ in a couple formula's in
the same sheet.

Thanks


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manesh,

You could use a formula like:

=IF(A2="Test",TEXT(A1,"%0.00"),TEXT(A1,"$0,000.00" ))

With a similar test for you further formulas.

HTH,
Bernie
MS Excel MVP


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I have a cell that needs to change from a % to a $ depending on a
validation dropdown list. Once it has been set, I need to be able to
tell the difference between the % and the $ in a couple formula's in
the same sheet.

Thanks


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So that works, but how do I have 1 cell where you can put in a number,
and have that forumla in it. can I have a place to enter text WITh a
formula?


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