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Default Express a large number in fewer digits $1,264,567.50 = $1.3 M

Do you know how to automatically change a large number in fewer digits?

Express a large number in fewer digits $1,264,567.50 = $1.3 M
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Use a custom number format for the cells you want to display in a shortened format.
A comma whacks off three places, so try this for starters...
$0.0,," M"_)
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Do you know how to automatically change a large number in fewer digits?
Express a large number in fewer digits $1,264,567.50 = $1.3 M
Like as $1.265 or $1.3 M

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Use a custom number format for the cells you want to display in a shortened format.
A comma whacks off three places, so try this for starters...
$0.0,," M"_)
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Jim Cone
Portland, Oregon USA
http://www.realezsites.com/bus/primitivesoftware
(Excel Add-ins / Excel Programming)




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Do you know how to automatically change a large number in fewer digits?
Express a large number in fewer digits $1,264,567.50 = $1.3 M
Like as $1.265 or $1.3 M


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