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Unit text strings in formula cells

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Unit text strings in formula cells

We have a function in a cell (=SUM(G17+G22+G28+G33+G38+G51))

Is it possible to somehow add a text string to say what the resulting figure represents (e.g. car parking spaces)

Thanks

RE: unit text strings in formula cells

Hi Liz

Thank you for your question.

You can do this by using the CONCATENATE function.

If you enter the following into the cell where the total is currently showing:

=concatenate(SUM(G17,G22,G28,G33,G38,G51)," car parking spaces")

Note the space between the " and the word car - otherwise you will have the word car right next to the total without a gap between them.

I hope this helps.
Amanda


 

Excel tip:

Concatenating Results of Formulas

To concatenate the results of formulas simply add the "&" after the formula or function closing bracket.

function1(....)&function2(.....)

see example Creating a range of monthly payments as text.

View all Excel hints and tips


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