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Configure default number format to 0 decimal places for new/existing workbooks in Excel 365 ProPlus?


My problem is repeatedly removing decimal places throughout my workday.

Whenever I change a cell to number format, it defaults to 2 decimal places. 5 becomes 5.00. I then have to Decrease Decimal twice to convert the 5.00 back to 5.

I'm looking for a way to change Excel's settings so that the Number format option defaults to zero decimal places whenever I select Number format any time that I'm working with excel.

I tried the File >> Options >> Advanced menu, 2nd checkbox option to 0 decimal places and this does not work. I am aware of the methods to manually change a cells formatting including number and custom formatting codes. But I do not know how to change the global setting to prevent the issue in the first place.

Is there a setting or configuation work around that would do this?

I'm using Excel 365 ProPlus Version 1708.


Solution

  • Use styles.

    Now all cells in your workbook that have been formatted with the Normal style (which is the default), will lose their decimals.

    Do this with a new blank workbook and use it as a template for all new workbooks you start or put it in the Excel start folder.