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How do you format to eliminate dashes in a cell that numbers example a upc:

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If the UPC is in cell A1:

=SUBSTITUTE(A1,"-","")

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Maybe simply EditReplace

What: -

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CTRL F Click REPLACE tab In the Find what box add "-" Leave the Replace
With Field blank Click on "Replace ALL"

All the dashes will be removed. You can format the number once the dashes
are removed

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