Formatting Numbers

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I need to delete the last two numbers shown in a series of cells. I ca
split the numbers at the hyphen if need be but second set of number
needs to have the last two numbers eliminated (without the obviou
backspacing). Copy of data:

000103-03101
000103-03102
000503-04601
000503-04701
001103-00601
000023-02901
000023-03001
000023-03002
000023-03003

For example: 000103-03101 needs to show 000103-031. I realize ther
will be duplicate cells. Please advise. Thanks
 
If your list is in Col_A, beginning in Cell A1:

B1: =LEFT(A1,10)

Copy that formula down as far as you need.

If you want to convert those formulas to values:
Select the Col_B formulas
Edit>Copy
Edit>Paste Special>Values

Does that help?

Regards,
Ron
 
If your numbers are consistently 12 characters (including hyphens) the
in the cell next to the data, in this case B1.


=LEFT(A1,10)

Drag this down the list.


Cheers,

Stev
 
With your data in column A, put this in B1 and copy down..........

=LEFT(A1,LEN(A1)-2)

Vaya con Dios,
Chuck, CABGx3
 
Select the column of numbers, then:

<Data> <Text to Columns>
Click "Fixed Width", then <Next>

Click in the "Preview Window" to create the "Break Line".
Make sure it's placed to separate the last 2 digits.
Then <Next>.

In the "Preview Window", click in the second column containing your last 2
digits to select it.
Click on "Do Not Import".
The header of the second column should change to "Skip Column".
Then <Finish>

And you're done!
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HTH,

RD
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I need to delete the last two numbers shown in a series of cells. I can
split the numbers at the hyphen if need be but second set of numbers
needs to have the last two numbers eliminated (without the obvious
backspacing). Copy of data:

000103-03101
000103-03102
000503-04601
000503-04701
001103-00601
000023-02901
000023-03001
000023-03002
000023-03003

For example: 000103-03101 needs to show 000103-031. I realize there
will be duplicate cells. Please advise. Thanks.
 
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