insert a dash

G

Guest

I have a column of 5-digit numbers. How do i insert a dash into each number
after the 3rd digit?
 
B

Bob Phillips

Use a custom format of 000-00

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HTH

RP
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G

Guest

Enter the following formula in an adjacent column

=left(a1,3) & "-" & right(a1,2)
 

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