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    I need to add 3 letter prefix to existing numbers in list

    I have a list of numbers which I need to add the prefix BIP infront of. Is there any easy way to do this as I have over 1000 to do!!

    Many thanks
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    Re: I need to add 3 letter prefix to existing numbers in list

    Add a column next to it & use this formula in the new column

    ="BIP" & A1

    Copy down then select all the column & copy then pastespecial values over it.
    Finally delete the original column
    Hope that helps.

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    Re: I need to add 3 letter prefix to existing numbers in list

    Amazing!!, thank you so much!!

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    Re: I need to add 3 letter prefix to existing numbers in list

    No problem

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