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Apply number format in Google Sheets
Format A2:A3 as numbers with two decimal places.
Verified by JosephineAbout 60 secondsQuick answer
Format A2:A3 as numbers with two decimal places.
Step-by-step
1
Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
2
Apply number formatFormat A2:A3 as numbers with two decimal places.
3
Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
Shortcut or faster method
Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.
Expected result
A2:A3 uses a two-decimal number format.
Common mistake
Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.
Troubleshooting
Re-select A2:A3 and repeat the final action. A2:A3 uses a two-decimal number format.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Value |
| 1234.5 |
| 987.25 |
Video transcript
- Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
- Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
- Apply number format. Format A2:A3 as numbers with two decimal places.
- Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
- A2:A3 uses a two-decimal number format.