How to make numbers negative in excel
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There are moments where you want to make the numbers turned into negative. In Excel, it becomes quick work with the “-” symbol.
Step 1 – Click on an empty cell
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Click on the empty cell and start putting in the formula.
Step 2 – Add in “-” followed by the cell
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In the formula bar, add in the negative symbol “-” and follow it with the cell.
Step 3 – Press Enter
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Pressing Enter will automatically return the output of the formula.