Overview: Number Formatting

To change the number format of cells:

  1. Select the cells that you want to format.

  2. Go to the Format drop-down menu, and click Cells.

  3. A Format Cells window will appear.

  4. Ensure that the Number tab is selected.

  5. In the Category box, chose a number format type:

  1. Select a format type from the Type box.

  2. A preview of the format will appear in the Sample box.

  3. When you have selected a format, click OK. The format of the selected cells will be changed.

Note: To quickly access the number formatting window, go to the Format menu, and click Number formatting.