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How do I stop suggestion when starting with a dash?

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    How do I stop suggestion when starting with a dash?

    Hi, I want to start a cell with a dash. So I selected a sheet then - format cell-- then text excel2010

    Now I can start with - , but excel gives me suggestion in a pop-up box .
    So when i put -v I get suggestions value,var.p,var.
    How do I stop this ?

    thanks

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    Re: How do I stop suggestion when starting with a dash?

    Hi,

    You can use an apostrophe before the dash/negative sign.

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    After you complete your entry the apostrophe will not be displayed.

    Hope this is helpful.

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    Re: How do I stop suggestion when starting with a dash?

    Hi

    Go to File, Find "Excel Option"
    Click on Formulas
    Find " Formula autoComplete"
    Untick
    Ok
    Last edited by wanmuhd; 11-30-2016 at 05:21 AM.

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