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How to Use the TEXT Function to format and combine text

Today, we will be using the TEXT Function to present our data in a user friendly format. For our example, we have our branch names in Column A, Yearly Revenues in Column B and the percentage of our stated aim that was met in Column C. Here is how we’ll use the TEXT Function to combine all these pieces of data in an easy to read fashion as well as format the text as well.

How to Use the TEXT Function to format and combine text

  1. Layout out your data like what we have done in our example or apply the concept to your own preferences.
  2. Select cells C2:C10 and type the formula =B2/1000. Press CTRL+Enter after typing the formula
  3. Select cells D2:D10 and type the following formula: =”Our “&A2&” branch made “&TEXT(B2,”$0.00″)&” in Yearly Revenue. That’s “&TEXT(C2,”0.0%”)&” of our yearly goal.”
  4. Press CTRL+Enter

How to Use the TEXT Function to format and combine text

You should now be set! This tip should work in Excel 97, 2000, 2003 and 2007.

How to Use the TEXT Function to format and combine text
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