Negative numbers in parenthesis if not shown in drop down box

[Guest]

How do I get negative numbers in brackets if <Format<Cells<Numbers drop down
box does not show negative numbers in parenthesis. My spreadsheet shows
negative numbers with a '-' minus sign.

Thank you
Sheron

 

[Alan]

Try custom formatting
#,##0;"("#,##0")"

to display a negative value as (20) or
#,##0;-"("#,##0")"
to display -(20)
Regards,

 

[Gord Dibben]

Sheron

If bracketed negatives are not available in Format>Cells>Number.....

This is a function of your Regional Settings in Windows OS.

Start>Settings>Control Panel>Regional and Language Settings>Regional
Options>Customize>Currency>Negative Currency Format. Click on drop-down arrow
and select the ($1.1)

Apply and OK>Apply your way out.

You will have to close Excel then re-open to see effects.

You will then be able to choose that format.


Gord Dibben Excel MVP

 

[Guest]

Hi Gord Dibben & Alan,

Thanks for your earlier response. I changed the settings in control panel.
Initially it had the '-' and it now shows (), however, my drop down box in
numbers format still doesn't have the () and will not allow me to format
negatives in parenthesis. Can you figure out what else I might need to do?

Thanks so much for your help

regards

 

[Gord Dibben]

You changed the settings under the "Currency" tab in Regional Options?

Gord

 

[Guest]

The program is at the office so I will check on Monday. Hope that works.
Thanks again

 

[Guest]

Hi Gord,

Thank you so much for your help. I changed the setting under 'currency' and
it worked. I'm so relieved. My spreadsheets look more professional now

Warm regards

 

[Gord Dibben]

Great news.

Thanks for the feedback.

Gord