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Marcos

Generate sequential numbers with define format.
 
I need to generate sequential numbers with the following format; EI-P-0001.
I have tried the TEXT function but apparently ("E) causes some #value error.
If I use other letters its fine, but the "EI-P-0000" returns an error. Help!

Shane Devenshire[_2_]

Generate sequential numbers with define format.
 
Hi,

Just drag the fill handle down. If EI-P-0001 is in A1 then drag the fill
handle (bottom right corner square of the cell border for A1) down.

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If this helps, please click the Yes button

Cheers,
Shane Devenshire


"Marcos" wrote:

I need to generate sequential numbers with the following format; EI-P-0001.
I have tried the TEXT function but apparently ("E) causes some #value error.
If I use other letters its fine, but the "EI-P-0000" returns an error. Help!


JE McGimpsey

Generate sequential numbers with define format.
 
One way:

\EI-P-0000

In article ,
Marcos wrote:

I need to generate sequential numbers with the following format; EI-P-0001.
I have tried the TEXT function but apparently ("E) causes some #value error.
If I use other letters its fine, but the "EI-P-0000" returns an error. Help!


Glenn

Generate sequential numbers with define format.
 
Marcos wrote:
I need to generate sequential numbers with the following format; EI-P-0001.
I have tried the TEXT function but apparently ("E) causes some #value error.
If I use other letters its fine, but the "EI-P-0000" returns an error. Help!



="EI-P-"&TEXT(A1,"0000")


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