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You're probably aware that when entering numerical data in Excel, it doesn't automatically display thousand separators for units, tens, and thousands. If you wish to enable this feature, a few simple steps in Excel will get the job done.
How to Show Thousand Separators in Excel
Display Thousand Separators in Excel 2003
In this article, Mytour will use Excel 2003 to demonstrate how to display thousand separators in Excel.
Imagine you have a numerical data table as shown below and you need to format it to display commas for thousand separators.
Step 1: Select Cells for Formatting
First, select the cells (Cells) that you want to format to display thousand separators.
Step 2: Open Format Cells for Formatting
To open Format Cells, you can follow one of the two methods below:
- Right-click and choose Format Cells
- Alternatively, press the shortcut: Ctrl + 1
Step 3: After opening Format Cells -> set the desired separator. Go to the Number tab -> select Number
+ In the Decimal places section, set it to 3,
+ In the Use 1000 Separator (,) section, check the box, then click OK.
As a result, you will see the appearance of thousand separators in Excel.
The provided guide helps you easily learn how to Show thousand separators in Excel 2003 with straightforward steps, making your Excel data table clearer, more visual, and easier to comprehend.
In addition to knowing how to display commas in Excel 2003, explore how to display commas in Excel 2013 or Excel 2016, as instructed by Mytour, for a more comprehensive understanding. Best of luck to you!
