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Wed 12 Dec 2007, 15:47 Delegate Stephen said...

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Formatting

What does * do in cell custom formattimg please?

Mon 17 Dec 2007, 12:42 Trainer Sandy said...

RE: Formatting

Hi Stephen

The * will repeat the character after the asterisk to fill up a cell to the right. (column width)

e.g. setup in Custom format

0*_

e.g. of cells with data using the format

200___________________

2000000_______________

2_____________________

Hope this helps
Sandy

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