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Formatting Data

Step 1:

Select the cells you wish to format. Then, right-click on one of the cells you have selected. Click Format Cells on the pop-up menu

Select and Format the Cells

 

Step 2:

In the Category: menu, select the format you wish to apply. Then, adjust all the parameters such as decimal places. Finally, click the OK button.

Select the Category and Click OK

 

Step 3:

The cells you have selected should now display in the proper format.

Properly Formatted Data Should be Displayed

 

Congratulations!

You have successfully changed the format of your data!

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