how to type hyphen?

**anantamjn** · 04-26-2013, 01:03 AM

I got problem with typing hyphen in the cell. Every time I type it shows something else like C9, D6 and so on.
I'm looking forward for the help.

**TMS** · 04-26-2013, 01:05 AM

Type a single quote (') first and then type the hyphen.

Regards, TMS

**rscsmith** · 04-26-2013, 02:53 AM

Alternatively, format the cell as Text.

Regards, Rob.

**TMS** · 04-26-2013, 05:13 AM

Thanks for the rep.

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**martindwilson** · 04-26-2013, 05:33 AM

cant see why i can type a hyphen in a cell formatted general no problem

**:) Sixthsense :)** · 04-26-2013, 05:47 AM

Originally Posted by martindwilson

cant see why i can type a hyphen in a cell formatted general no problem

The reason is OP will be trying to enter some text after hyphen, I believe

**TMS** · 04-26-2013, 05:49 AM

In fact, Martin is absolutely right (of course)

If you just type a minus/hyphen and press Enter, you will get a hyphen. If you type minus/hyphen and click on another cell, Excel helpfully thinks you are trying to set up a formula and adds the cell reference.

So, now you have three options ... Martin's obviously requires the least effort.