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Rissky1
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Jun 05, 2020
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Formatting a number by reference

I have a column consisting of all data validation drop downs.  Clicking on the arrow gives you 5 choices and these are all currency format option - USA, CAN, HDK etc.  Next to that column are where t...
  • mtarler's avatar
    Jun 05, 2020

    Rissky1  You can do this if you create a conditional formatting rule and a corresponding custom number format for each currency format you want.

    So conditional formatting -> custom formula would be =(A3="CAN") and in the Format... you click "Custom" and "Type":            "CAD" $0

    Repeat the above for each of the other currencies.

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