How to Add Space in Excel Between Numbers

Using REPLACE Function

To add a space within a numerical sequence in Excel, utilize the REPLACE function. For example, to insert a space at the 7th character of a 22-digit number, which Excel treats as a text value due to its length, apply REPLACE.

Text Functions for Concatenation

Employ the CONCAT, CONCATENATE, or TEXTJOIN functions to merge numbers with spaces in Excel. CONCAT has replaced CONCATENATE and is suitable for newer Excel versions, capable of handling ranges efficiently.

Manual Adjustments and Shortcuts

Add space manually within a cell using wrap text formatting or ALT+ENTER for line breaks. Note that Excel strips leading whitespace on new lines.

Formatting Long Numbers

To format a 22-digit number like 1234567891234567891234 with a space after the 6th digit, use the REPLACE function: the result would be 123456 7891234567891234.

Common Use Cases

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  Improving readability of numerical data by adding space between digits
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  Formatting phone numbers for consistency in spreadsheets
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  Creating visual separation in large numbers for easier analysis
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  Preparing data for export to systems requiring specific spacing in numerical entries
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  Enhancing the presentation of financial figures in reports

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