Show "+" (plus) sign when comparing two values

[filpass]

Dear Excel experts,

I am comparing the values of cells in two columns: if difference B1-A1 is
<0, then the minus sign logically appears before the value.

But how can I make a "+" sign appear when difference B1-A1 > 0?

A thousand of thanks for your help!

 

[Warren Easton]

Try
=IF(B1-A1>0,"+"&B1-A1,B1-A1)
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Warren
Excel Novice
Addiewell, Scotland.

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[Mike H]

Hi,

Apply a custom format of

+0;-0;0

Mike

 

[filpass]

Dear Mike,

you again saved my day

Thanks!

Hi,

Apply a custom format of

+0;-0;0

Mike

 

[filpass]

Thanks a lot Warren!

It works perfectly.

Enjoy a great day!

Filippo

 

[Mike H]

Hi warren,

While your method works to an extent I wouldn't use it because it can cause
problems with logical comparisons.

Try my formatting method in c1 and your method in d1 then do a logical
compare back to the 2 original numbers in a1 & b1

Your method in d1 evaluates as false
=D1=B1-A1

The format method in c1 evaluates as true
=C1=B1-A1

Mike

 

[Mike H]

Glad I could help and thanks for the feedback

Dear Mike,

you again saved my day

Thanks!

 

[Warren Easton]

Thank You for the Feedback
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Regards
Warren
Excel Novice
Addiewell, Scotland.

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