[mso] Re: Fractions and Excel 2000, how to force to *my* format?

  • From: "Andrew" <ak_lists@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 17:35:52 +0100

Robert and Linda:

First, Linda, that format command is FANTASTIC. Your note to Robert didn't
explain what it really does (and I was expecting it to be a variation of
Text formatting) but it actually displays ANY fraction or decimal entered as
a quotient in that cell as an integer dividend with a divisor of 12. In
other words (in case others wish to try it as I did), format the cell in
that way and type any number into the cell, for example, 3.14159 and it
displays '3 2/12'!

Robert, I hope your college instructor (being a lady) has the grace to go
home and try it for herself and admit that ALL versions of Excel must be
serendiptiously 'corrupted' in that manner and that it is possible to learn
something from anybody, even from people as young as Linda! As an educator
(and father and grandfather) myself, that was a lesson I had very early on.

Andrew

> -----Original Message-----
> From: mso-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:mso-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robert Carneal
> Sent: 21 May 2007 07:00
> To: mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [mso] Re: Fractions and Excel 2000, how to force to 
> *my* format?
> 
> Linda-
> 
> Get ready to pat yourself on the back. Heck, treat yourself 
> to a glass of Sherry!
> 
> I told my college instructor your suggestion. She (yes, she 
> is a lady) said, that advice had to come from a girl. Only a 
> girl would give a wrong answer. (Don't get mad, I stuck up 
> for you. I won't go into the name calling, but let's just say 
> it was profanity filled that a girl I had not seen would know 
> enough to be able to give a right answer.
> 
> Wellllll, she was looking over my shoulder as I tried your 
> answer, repeatingly telling me it would not work. It worked. 
> I had to work to keep a smirk off my face, I really wanted to 
> gloat. Oh, I am so tempted to pick the most expensive place 
> in town. Her explanation? "Your version of Excel is 
> corrupted. It has to be."
> 
> My point is you were nice, prompt, clear on the answer, and 
> easy to understand. I am going to enjoy this dinner. Now 
> where to go..?
> 
> Robert
> 
> Linda F. Johnson wrote:
> > Format> Cells > Custom
> >
> > Type this:
> >
> > # ?/12
> >
> > Then type 8/12 in the cell
> >

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