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    Colon

    Hi I'm making a list of mac address's but every 2 digits needs separating with a colon, any body any idea how to automate this? and if so with instructionsNewbie).

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    Re: Colon

    Please upload sample workbook with the example for faster reply.......
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    Will there only be 2 digits?

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    Re: Colon

    current format: 00A0C914C829
    required: format: 00:A0:C9:14:C8:29

    Thanks in advance

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    Re: Colon

    2 digits per colon?

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    Re: Colon

    I know I'm beigf thick but what part of the formula goes into the cell?

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    Re: Colon

    Could you upload a sample workbook with this formula in for me to try please?

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    Re: Colon

    ATT TMS,

    Could you please upload an example of a worksheet with the formula in please?

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    Re: Colon

    All of it

    If the value is in cell A1, put it in B1. With my example, you need to finish it off, I was jut being lazy.

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    Re: Colon

    it's a formula, just put it in the cell in B1 to test the number in A1

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    :What he said
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    Re: Colon

    Many thanks for your kind help, understanding and patience, you've saved me a real headache. once again many thanks for your help :-)

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    You're welcome.




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