How to Add Text to Numbers in Excel (Full Guide 2026)
In this video, we discuss how to add text to numbers in Excel using a simple custom number format. This technique allows you to display text alongside numeric values while keeping the cells as real numbers for sorting, filtering, and formulas. You can easily add text after numbers, before numbers, or with specific decimal places, such as "0 Units" or "ID 0".
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00:00 Introduction to Adding Text
00:13 Custom Number Format Explained
00:23 Selecting Cells for Formatting
00:50 Configuring Custom Number Format
01:07 Entering the Pattern in Type Box
01:52 Understanding Quote Requirements
02:07 Results and Numeric Integrity
02:24 Recap of the Steps
02:35 Benefits of This Method