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thruppence

How do I make a plus sign show as text?
 
I want to use a plus or an equal sign as text in a cell, not as a formula.


How do I make a plus sign show as text?
 
Hi

Either format the cell as text before you enter it, or precede it with a '

Hope this helps, thruppence!
Andy.

"thruppence" wrote in message
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I want to use a plus or an equal sign as text in a cell, not as a formula.




Sheila D

How do I make a plus sign show as text?
 
Youu should just be able to type it but if you get a problem prefix with
single quote ' sign - this effextively formats as text
Sheila

"thruppence" wrote:

I want to use a plus or an equal sign as text in a cell, not as a formula.



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