How to Add Hyphen in Excel

Automatic Cell Formatting for Hyphens

Excel simplifies the addition of hyphens to data such as phone numbers and social security numbers through automatic cell formatting. This feature enhances readability and professionalism of your spreadsheets.

Using the "Format Cells" Dialog

Access the "Format Cells" dialog by right-clicking your data range and selecting "Format Cells". Here, you can apply custom formats to automatically insert hyphens where necessary.

Concatenating with Hyphens

Employ the CONCATENATE function to merge values with hyphens. Include a hyphen as one of the arguments to separate the concatenated values clearly.

Formatting Large Data Sets

When dealing with extensive data, automatic formatting to include hyphens streamlines the task, making data entry less cumbersome and ensuring consistency.

Common Use Cases

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  Combining first and last names into a single cell with a hyphen
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  Creating hyphen-separated serial or part numbers
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  Formatting phone numbers with hyphens for readability
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  Separating date components with hyphens in a date string
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  Generating unique identifiers by linking different data elements with hyphens

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