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how to add a constant prefix to an existing list of populated cells

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    Question how to add a constant prefix to an existing list of populated cells

    I have a single column of different numbers in 33,000 rows. I need to add a prefix in front of each number for all 33,000 numbers. The prefix is BB/. I have tried the 'replace' command tool which does work but far too time consuming for all those different numbers. Is there a shortcut to achieve this ?

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    Re: how to add a constant prefix to an existing list of populated cells

    Hello

    If the data is in Column A for example and starts in row 2 put this formula in a blank column.

    ="BB/"&A2

    Now copy this formula down

    hope this helps

    Jim

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    Re: how to add a constant prefix to an existing list of populated cells

    Or you can format the cells as "BB/"General
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