Force line break based on text

Q

Quizologist

I am writing several large Excel worksheets where one column has to be
limited to 74 characters per cell spread over two lines i.e. maximum of 37
per line. Is there a way to automatically force a line break after the 37th
character and also restrict the text in the cell to a maximum of 74
characters. Thanks
 
P

Per Jessen

Hi

Select the column, goto Data > Validation > Allow : Text length > Data:
"Less than or equal to" > Maximum : 74 > Ok

Format > Format cells > Alignment > Check Wrap text

Adjust the column with to hold 37 chacters.

Regards,
Per
 
Q

Quizologist

Hi

Thanks for reply, I have tried most of what you suggested before but my
problem comes with your last instruction - How do I adjust the column width
to limit it to 37 characters? I cannot find any way to do this.

Scott
 
Q

Quizologist

I have just realised my mistake, i know have it working thank you for your
help.

Scott
 

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