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AndreasM1970
Copper Contributor
Nov 14, 2022

Excel does not take correct number

I open a new Excel an type in 22,3355

After pressing enter 223.355 will appear in the cell.

What can I do to prevent this?

    • AndreasM1970's avatar
      AndreasM1970
      Copper Contributor
      I want to see --> 22,3355
      I do not want that Excel modifies what I typed
  • bosinander's avatar
    bosinander
    Steel Contributor
    It seems Excel interprets as you are typing a large number instead of small with four decimals.
    Your local settings have period to mark thousands..?!
    What is decimal character?. You can see it eg by typing =3/2 in a cell.
    If you want it exactly as typed and not interpreted as something to posiibly use for calcalations, begin with an ' to comment the content and show like text.
    • AndreasM1970's avatar
      AndreasM1970
      Copper Contributor
      Thanks for your note. I type in 3/2
      And I get this --> 03. Feb
      There must be something in the local settings. Do you know what I have to adjust?
      • bosinander's avatar
        bosinander
        Steel Contributor
        insert = first to get a calculation resulting 1,5

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