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# Number Format

Use the Number Format panel to set the number format for a cell or range.

To access this command...

#### From the keyboard:

Option Alt + 1

#### From the sidebar:

Open the Properties sidebar deck and expand the Number Format pane.

Properties

## Format as Number

Applies the default number format to the selected cells.

Format as Number

## Format as Percent

Applies the percentage format to the selected cells.

Format as Percent

## Format as Currency

Applies the default currency format to the selected cells.

Format as Currency

The default currency format for a cell is determined by the regional settings of your operating system.

To apply a different currency format, click the Format as Currency icon, select a currency from the list, and click OK.

## Category

Select a default format from the dropdown list.

## Decimal places

Enter the number of decimal places that you want to display.

## Leading zeroes

Enter the maximum number of zeroes to display in front of the decimal point.

## Negative numbers red

Changes the font color of negative numbers to red.

## Thousands separator

Inserts a separator between thousands. The type of separator that is used depends on your locale settings.

## Engineering notation

With scientific format, Engineering notation ensures that exponent is a multiple of 3.

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Number Format

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