Excel for MAC number format

1. Reset cell formatting 
Select the cell in question 
Press Command+1 to bring up the Format window 
Select Numeric > General to reset the formatting 
Re-apply the required formatting 
2. Check system locale settings 
Open System Preferences > Languages & Locales 
Ensure that: the locale matches the business requirements 
The number/date formatting is set correctly 
3. Specific problem handling 
 Number to date problem 
Enter single quotes before typing : '20240304 
or set the cell format to "Text" 
4. Decimal place anomaly 
Use explicit formatting code: 
#,##0.00_);(#,##0.00) 
Fixed by formula: 
=FIXED(A1,2) 
5. Customized formatting failure 
Check the syntax of formatting code: 
Positive; Negative; Zero; Text 
Avoid using Windows specific code 
6. Advanced Solution 
Method A: Create style template 
Home > Style > New Style 
Save common number format combinations 
Apply to target area with one click 
Method B: Use AppleScript to batch repair 
applescript 
tell application "Microsoft Excel" 
 set number format of selection to "#,##0.00" 
end tell 
7. Cross-platform compatibility advice 
Avoid using Mac-specific symbols (e.g. ¤) 
Check the box when saving an important file: 
"Keep Windows-compatible formatting" 
Use common formatting code: 
0.00E+00 (scientific notation)