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How to automatically insert a decimal point to number in Excel?

Author: Sun Last Modified: 2024-07-31

Supposing you need to type multiple numbers that each one has two decimal numbers as shown as below, it will be time-waste if you type the decimal point manually. Now, I tell you a quick way to insert decimal point to number in a specific place automatically in Excel.

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Insert decimal point to number automatically


Insert decimal point to number automatically

To insert decimal point automatically, you need to go to Options to set the decimal place.

1. Open Excel and click File (in Excel 2007, click Office button) > Options. See screenshot:

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2. Then in the Option dialog, click Advanced in the left pane. See screen shot:

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3. Then in the right section, find the Automatically insert a decimal point check box in the Editing options group, then check it, and specify the decimal number in the Places list. See screenshot:

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4. Click OK to close the dialog. Then when you type numbers into Excel, the decimal point will be inserted automatically. See screenshot:

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