Adding text to a cell using a custom format instead of typing it clearly labels the data and still lets Excel calculate it. (Click for larger image).

Color Numbers Based on Their Values Custom number format in Excel lets you define the color of the text in selected cells according to their values. What's more, for the main eight colors (black ...

Pro Tip: To open formatting options, just select the cell (s) you want to format and press Ctrl-1 (Mac: Command-1). This actually works for anything in Excel: charts elements, images, etc.

You can set up conditional formatting in Excel for dates. We have included detailed examples you can try while reading the guide.

If you are unaware of Microsoft Excel's "Format Cells" option, then you will discover it offers a wealth of formatting possibilities. Aside from the many built-in number formats, Excel allows you to ...

When you think VBA code is your only hope, try combing built-it conditional formatting tools. You might just find an easier solution than writing code.

Office Q&A: How to stop Excel’s paste task from overwriting destination cell’s format Your email has been sent It's not easy to fool Excel, but with a few extra clicks, you can work around this odd ...

Learn how to format numbers in Thousands, Millions, and Billions in Excel and Google Sheets. Use number Formatting to convert numbers.

Can You Format a Business Card in Excel?. Formatting business cards in Excel is not only possible, it's cost-effective, since it saves you from hiring a professional designer.