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Why when I type in 5000 in Excel does only the number 5 show up? I have the
format set to general.
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Go to ToolsOptionsEdit and uncheck "fixed decimal places"


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On Sat, 27 May 2006 15:54:01 -0700, ballhawk
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Why when I type in 5000 in Excel does only the number 5 show up? I have the
format set to general.


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Than you very much! It works fine now.

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Why when I type in 5000 in Excel does only the number 5 show up? I have the
format set to general.

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