Number formatting in Excel is a way to change the appearance of numeric data in a cell without changing its underlying value. It can be used to make numbers easier to read and understand, to show currency symbols or percentage signs, or to apply specific decimal places or separators.
Number formatting can be applied to individual cells, ranges of cells, or entire columns or rows. Excel offers a wide range of built-in number formats, including General, Number, Currency, Accounting, Date, Time, Percentage, and more. Additionally, you can create custom number formats to meet specific needs.
In this tutorial, we will cover how to apply different types of number formatting in Excel, including how to use the Format Cells dialog box, how to use the Number Format drop-down menu, and how to create custom number formats. We will also discuss some common number formatting techniques, such as adding decimal places and using currency symbols.
By the end of this tutorial, you should have a good understanding of how to use number formatting to make your Excel data more readable and visually appealing.