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lcla120
Copper Contributor
Dec 13, 2019

Fill function for numbers in parentheses

How do you use the fill function for numbers in parentheses to continue the pattern. For example 

A1 would be '(1)

A2 would be '(2)

....

 

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

....

 

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

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  • Riny_van_Eekelen's avatar
    Riny_van_Eekelen
    Platinum Contributor

    lcla120 

    If it's just numbers in parentheses you want, consider entering the first item (assume this in cell A1) as a negative number. Format the entire column as number format "(1234)". Then you can enter a formula in the cell below like:

    =A1-1

     ..... and drag it down the column.

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