Stop scientific format

[rjay]

I'm trying to type "7E3" into a cell and the fomat keeps changing to
"scientific". If I then go into that cell and try to change the format
to "general" then I get the number "7000". I know there is probably a
simple answer but it's got me? Appreciate any help

 

[Cody]

Try formatting the cell before entering the value.

Cody

 

[Dave Peterson]

Either pre-format the cell as Text
or
prefix your typing with an apostrophe: '7E3

 

[rjay]

Thanks, the "text" format works fine