I would like a selection of cells to display "-" unless text or a number is
typed in. However, if the text / number is subsequently deleted, I would like
the cell to revert back to "-".

Almost like the default content for the cell is "-" and not blank / empty

Put the following in Worksheet code:

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
If Intersect(Target, Range("B9")) Is Nothing Then
Else
If IsEmpty(Target) Then
Target.Value = "-"
End If
End If
End Sub

It sets up cell B9. Just expand the Intersect to include as many cells as
you need.

REMEMBER: worksheet code.
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Gary's Student


"Matt Hannan" wrote:

I would like a selection of cells to display "-" unless text or a number is
typed in. However, if the text / number is subsequently deleted, I would like
the cell to revert back to "-".

Almost like the default content for the cell is "-" and not blank / empty

One way:

Private Sub Worksheet_SelectionChange(ByVal Target As Range)
For Each cell In Range("A1:A10")
If cell.Value = "" Then cell.Value = "-"
Next cell
End Sub

Right-click on your worksheet tab, then click "View Code". Paste the above
code. Adjust the range as necessary.

Regards,
Paul

"Matt Hannan" <Matt wrote in message
...
I would like a selection of cells to display "-" unless text or a number is
typed in. However, if the text / number is subsequently deleted, I would
like
the cell to revert back to "-".

Almost like the default content for the cell is "-" and not blank / empty