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Format phone numbers in Google Sheets

Apply the custom number format (000) 000-0000 to A2:A3.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

Apply the custom number format (000) 000-0000 to A2:A3.

Step-by-step

1

Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.

2

Format phone numbersApply the custom number format (000) 000-0000 to A2:A3.

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 the requested phone-number pattern.

Common mistake

Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.

Troubleshooting

Re-select A2:A3 and repeat the final action. A2:A3 uses the requested phone-number pattern.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Phone

2125550187

4155550134

Video transcript

Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Format phone numbers. Apply the custom number format (000) 000-0000 to A2:A3.
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
A2:A3 uses the requested phone-number pattern.