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In EXCEL, how can I use the "=" command, to ALSO bring in the format code used for a cell?
in other words...
Using format codes for the cell...
A1=05
A2=0005
B1=4
B2=if(b1=4;A2;A1)
both results make B2=5
I need it to also return the correct number of characters by replicated the original cell exactly.
2 Answers
- NahumLv 75 years agoFavourite answer
Not possible with formulas alone, supposing your values are numeric. Formats are independent, unless you use Conditional Formatting.
If the values are text, set B2 to Text format as well. The exact characters will be copied as they are.
- 5 years ago
IF(B1=5;TEXT(A1;"00000");IF(B1=4;TEXT(A1;"0000");TEXT(A1;"000")))
THIS WORKED!!! (and I don't even need cell A2!)
