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In this article, join Mytour to unravel the mysteries behind the #### error in Excel and effective troubleshooting methods!
What is #### error in Excel?
Excel often exhibits the #### error
####In cells, there are typically two main culprits:
- Cause 1: Occurs when the column isn't wide enough to display all cell content (For instance, a value formatted with too many decimal places making the column too narrow to show all content)
- Cause 2: Arises when you input decimal numbers with too many digits after the decimal point.
- Cause 3: Formulas returning negative date and time values can also trigger the #### error.
Fixing the #### error in Excel due to insufficient cell content display
You may encounter the error below when content isn't fully displayed, Excel automatically converts your content to '####' format.
At this moment, simply hover over the right edge of the data-containing column and drag it wider until the content returns to its original state.
Fixing #### error due to decimal numbers
Another reason leading to the ### error is inputting decimal numbers with too many digits after the decimal point. In this scenario, simply trim down your decimal numbers until Excel can display them without error.
To truncate, you can click on the icon
Decrease Decimalunder the
Numbersection of the
Homepageas shown below.
Fixing #### error caused by negative date format
In this scenario, you need to check whether your value or calculation formula is correct and adjust it accordingly.
Temporary Conclusion for #### error resolution
Above are the basic reasons causing your cell's calculated value to encounter #### error in Excel. Leave a comment to share if the article is helpful!
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