How do I format an imported number 15034 to $150.34
 

If you just want to format it:

Format/Cells/Number/Custom $0\.00

Note that this doesn't actually change the value. To do that requires
either a function in another cell or a macro.




In article ,
"Format an imported number in Excel" <Format an imported number in
wrote:

Could you instruct me as to how to insert a macro to complete this, or tell
me where to learn?

"JE McGimpsey" wrote:

If you just want to format it:

Format/Cells/Number/Custom $0\.00

Note that this doesn't actually change the value. To do that requires
either a function in another cell or a macro.




In article ,
"Format an imported number in Excel" <Format an imported number in
wrote:

All your data follow EXACTLY the same pattern, ie the last 2 digits in EVERY
case should be decimal? if so then type 100 in an empty cell and then copy
that cell. Select all your data and do edit / paste special / values &
divide. Now just apply a normal format.

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Regards
Ken....................... Microsoft MVP - Excel
Sys Spec - Win XP Pro / XL 97/00/02/03

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