remove dashs from social security numbers

  • Thread starter Thread starter Hemi
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Using a helper column enter =SUBSTITUTE(A1,"-","") and copy down
Then, Copy this new column to itself using paste-special Values, then
Delete Original SS# with the Dashes
 
Hemi,

Assume you SS number is in cell A1. Put this in A2:
=SUBSTITUTE(A1,"-","")

This should do it.
 
Select the range and use
edit|replace
what: - (that dash)
with: (leave blank)
replace all
 
I think the other posts have probably answered your question, but it could be
that someone formatted the cells, using the special number format for social
security numbers. In that case, just change the formating.
 
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