formula - Excel: Change ####### in a cell to n/a -


excel question how change ####### (shows way when data exceeds cell can display) in cell n/a without using vba? can manually expanding width of column want keep spreadsheet small , don't need 9999999% meaningless. in advance.

select 1 or more cells want change; perhaps start cells showing 'meaningless' values 9999999%. note 'active cell'. typically cell in top-left corner of selected group of cells. sake of demonstration, cell d2.

use home ► styles ► conditional formatting ► new rule. when new formatting rule dialog opens, choose use formula determine cells format supply following in format values formula true: textbox.

=abs(d2)>10 

a raw value of 10 1000%. greater 1000% or less -1000% receive conditional formatting. note d2 involved in formula.

click format , when format cells dialog opens, go number tab , choose custom list down left. supply following in type: textbox,

"n/a" 

click ok accept new formatting ok again create new rule.

repeat other cells may have values showing other scope(s) consider 'meaningless'.


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