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I have a bunch of custom formats that I use that were created by others.
They have many symbols in them hyphens, #, etc, etc. I also have learned how to have a number displayed with say "total =" in front of it, but I only know how to do that for simple formats, such as an integer. I tried modifying one of those custom formats with "total =" and a spacebar in front of them, similar to how I use "total =" 0, when it is an integer. But it did not work. So, the question is, if I want to modify an existing custom format but just want to put some text in front of it, how do I do that? Thanks! Dean |
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not sure what you mean, how about a specific example.
-- Gary "Dean" wrote in message ... I have a bunch of custom formats that I use that were created by others. They have many symbols in them hyphens, #, etc, etc. I also have learned how to have a number displayed with say "total =" in front of it, but I only know how to do that for simple formats, such as an integer. I tried modifying one of those custom formats with "total =" and a spacebar in front of them, similar to how I use "total =" 0, when it is an integer. But it did not work. So, the question is, if I want to modify an existing custom format but just want to put some text in front of it, how do I do that? Thanks! Dean |
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Put the space between = and " like "Total = "0 Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:49:23 -0800, "Dean" wrote: I have a bunch of custom formats that I use that were created by others. They have many symbols in them hyphens, #, etc, etc. I also have learned how to have a number displayed with say "total =" in front of it, but I only know how to do that for simple formats, such as an integer. I tried modifying one of those custom formats with "total =" and a spacebar in front of them, similar to how I use "total =" 0, when it is an integer. But it did not work. So, the question is, if I want to modify an existing custom format but just want to put some text in front of it, how do I do that? Thanks! Dean |
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i was wondering if i should post that, but wasn't sure if that's what the op
wanted. -- Gary "Gord Dibben" <gorddibbATshawDOTca wrote in message ... Dean Put the space between = and " like "Total = "0 Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:49:23 -0800, "Dean" wrote: I have a bunch of custom formats that I use that were created by others. They have many symbols in them hyphens, #, etc, etc. I also have learned how to have a number displayed with say "total =" in front of it, but I only know how to do that for simple formats, such as an integer. I tried modifying one of those custom formats with "total =" and a spacebar in front of them, similar to how I use "total =" 0, when it is an integer. But it did not work. So, the question is, if I want to modify an existing custom format but just want to put some text in front of it, how do I do that? Thanks! Dean |
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Just a guess, but looks OP wants a space before the digits.
Gord On Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:42:12 -0500, "Gary Keramidas" <GKeramidasATmsn.com wrote: i was wondering if i should post that, but wasn't sure if that's what the op wanted. Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP |
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i had about the same response all typed up, and then figured maybe i better ask
for more info. this is way too simple for an mvp, though. someday i hope to know half as much as you guys. -- Gary "Gord Dibben" <gorddibbATshawDOTca wrote in message ... Just a guess, but looks OP wants a space before the digits. Gord On Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:42:12 -0500, "Gary Keramidas" <GKeramidasATmsn.com wrote: i was wondering if i should post that, but wasn't sure if that's what the op wanted. Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP |
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Thanks, guys, I just figured it out. What I had was fine, but I was
looking at a cell whose value was zero. Apparently, if the cell's value is zero, the "totals =" is suppressed. I'm not sure why. It's as if the custom format knows to suppress the text that I put in front of it, which does seem odd. Can someone explain how I could also have that text print out even if the value is zero? Here's the actual format I tried it with: "Total =" _(* #,##0_);_(* (#,##0);_(* "-"??_);_(@_) Please don't waste your time explaining the details of that custom format. I don't need to know much more than that my client likes it! Thanks! Dean "Gord Dibben" <gorddibbATshawDOTca wrote in message ... Dean Put the space between = and " like "Total = "0 Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:49:23 -0800, "Dean" wrote: I have a bunch of custom formats that I use that were created by others. They have many symbols in them hyphens, #, etc, etc. I also have learned how to have a number displayed with say "total =" in front of it, but I only know how to do that for simple formats, such as an integer. I tried modifying one of those custom formats with "total =" and a spacebar in front of them, similar to how I use "total =" 0, when it is an integer. But it did not work. So, the question is, if I want to modify an existing custom format but just want to put some text in front of it, how do I do that? Thanks! Dean |
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Custom Formats are for numeric cells only. Since you have a blank cell, your Total = will not show in the cell. Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Fri, 22 Dec 2006 20:20:02 -0800, "Dean" wrote: Little nits: I notice that the value is right aligned. Is there a way to make it centered or left aligned? So, in addition to not having the problem I didn't like, what you gave me also does the exact same thing with so many fewer characters? If so, like WOW! If not, please tell me what feature it doesn't have. Also, can you briefly tell me how the format can be smart enough (or dumb enough) to know to suppress the text I put in front of it. It really seems weird. Thanks! Dean "dribler2" wrote in message ... using your custom format, assuming non-negative total "Total =" _(* #,##0_) happy holidays hohoho driller "Dean" wrote: Thanks, guys, I just figured it out. What I had was fine, but I was looking at a cell whose value was zero. Apparently, if the cell's value is zero, the "totals =" is suppressed. I'm not sure why. It's as if the custom format knows to suppress the text that I put in front of it, which does seem odd. Can someone explain how I could also have that text print out even if the value is zero? Here's the actual format I tried it with: "Total =" _(* #,##0_);_(* (#,##0);_(* "-"??_);_(@_) Please don't waste your time explaining the details of that custom format. I don't need to know much more than that my client likes it! Thanks! Dean "Gord Dibben" <gorddibbATshawDOTca wrote in message ... Dean Put the space between = and " like "Total = "0 Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:49:23 -0800, "Dean" wrote: I have a bunch of custom formats that I use that were created by others. They have many symbols in them hyphens, #, etc, etc. I also have learned how to have a number displayed with say "total =" in front of it, but I only know how to do that for simple formats, such as an integer. I tried modifying one of those custom formats with "total =" and a spacebar in front of them, similar to how I use "total =" 0, when it is an integer. But it did not work. So, the question is, if I want to modify an existing custom format but just want to put some text in front of it, how do I do that? Thanks! Dean |
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I'm not sure what you mean. The cell has a summation formula in it. It is
not blank. Perhaps you mean that, if it evaluates to zero, then the total won't show. Even so, it seems like Dribler2 has a solution for me. Thanks everyone and happy holidays! Dean "Gord Dibben" <gorddibbATshawDOTca wrote in message ... Dean Custom Formats are for numeric cells only. Since you have a blank cell, your Total = will not show in the cell. Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Fri, 22 Dec 2006 20:20:02 -0800, "Dean" wrote: Little nits: I notice that the value is right aligned. Is there a way to make it centered or left aligned? So, in addition to not having the problem I didn't like, what you gave me also does the exact same thing with so many fewer characters? If so, like WOW! If not, please tell me what feature it doesn't have. Also, can you briefly tell me how the format can be smart enough (or dumb enough) to know to suppress the text I put in front of it. It really seems weird. Thanks! Dean "dribler2" wrote in message ... using your custom format, assuming non-negative total "Total =" _(* #,##0_) happy holidays hohoho driller "Dean" wrote: Thanks, guys, I just figured it out. What I had was fine, but I was looking at a cell whose value was zero. Apparently, if the cell's value is zero, the "totals =" is suppressed. I'm not sure why. It's as if the custom format knows to suppress the text that I put in front of it, which does seem odd. Can someone explain how I could also have that text out even if the value is zero? Here's the actual format I tried it with: "Total =" _(* #,##0_);_(* (#,##0);_(* "-"??_);_(@_) Please don't waste your time explaining the details of that custom format. I don't need to know much more than that my client likes it! Thanks! Dean "Gord Dibben" <gorddibbATshawDOTca wrote in message ... Dean Put the space between = and " like "Total = "0 Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:49:23 -0800, "Dean" wrote: I have a bunch of custom formats that I use that were created by others. They have many symbols in them hyphens, #, etc, etc. I also have learned how to have a number displayed with say "total =" in front of it, but I only know how to do that for simple formats, such as an integer. I tried modifying one of those custom formats with "total =" and a spacebar in front of them, similar to how I use "total =" 0, when it is an integer. But it did not work. So, the question is, if I want to modify an existing custom format but just want to put some text in front of it, how do I do that? Thanks! Dean |
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