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problem entering 16 digit data. The last digit always appear to be zero

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    problem entering 16 digit data. The last digit always appear to be zero

    Hi guys, first time poster. I have a problem entering 16 digit data. The last digit always appear to be zero. I can't edit it. I tried format the cell seems nothin wrong with it. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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    Excel's number precision limit is 15 digits...

    If you have to see that char, you will have to convert your cell format to text...

    add an apostrophe in front of the number you are typing.

    e.g. '1234567890123456
    Where there is a will there are many ways.

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    Or format cell as text does the same thing

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    Thanks a bunch you guys!!

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