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NEW USER FOR EXCEL
I am a new user and dont know much about excel except typing. please help i want to add phone numbers in a column. and a have already added these numbers .i want to know that putting () in numbers i.e (+00 000 000 0000) will direcr lead to enable call to this number ?or what is the procedure?
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In Excel, formatting a phone number with parentheses and spaces does not inherently enable a direct call from the spreadsheet. The formatting is for visual clarity, and Excel treats the phone number as text. However, you can use these formatted phone numbers for other purposes, like creating labels, reports, or exporting them to other applications.
If you want to enable a direct call, you would typically use a phone application or a device with calling capabilities. Here is a general procedure:
1. Copy the Formatted Number:
If you have formatted your phone numbers in Excel, you can copy them.
Example: (+00 000 000 0000)
2. Paste in Phone Application:
Open your phone application on your smartphone or any device capable of making calls.
Paste the number in the dialer or contacts section.
3. Make the Call:
Initiate the call using the phone application.
Excel itself does not have the capability to initiate calls.
It's mainly a tool for data storage, analysis, and presentation. To make calls, you would need to use a device with telephony capabilities.
Please note, the format (+00 000 000 0000) is a common way to represent international phone numbers, but it does not have any direct impact on the ability to make calls.
It's just a standardized way of displaying phone numbers for better readability. AI was partially deployed to support the text.
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