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Format Cells: Special Numbers

John Michaloudis
Format Cells: Special Numbers.
If you have a list of values that come from a database and want to format them in Excel using a special number format like a Zip Code, Social Security Number or Phone Number, then this is possible using the Format Cells dialogue box and choosing the "Special" number category.
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To activate this selection you need to make sure that your Locale (location) is set to English (U.S)

See how easy this is achieved in just a few simple steps.

Download workbookNumber-Formats-Special.xlsx

 

STEP 1: To format the Zip Code, select the cell containing the value and press CTRL + 1

Make sure that Locale has English (United States) selected.

Select Special > Zip Code + 4 then click OK.

Format Cells: Special Numbers

Your Zip Code is now formatted!

Format Cells: Special Numbers

STEP 2: To format the Phone Number, select the cell containing the value and press CTRL + 1

Select Special > Phone Number then click OK.

Format Cells: Special Numbers

Your Phone Number is now formatted!

Format Cells: Special Numbers

STEP 3: To format the Social Security Number, select the cell containing the value and press CTRL + 1

Select Special > Social Security Number then click OK.

Format Cells: Special Numbers

Your Social Security Number is now formatted!

Format Cells: Special Numbers

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