Are you using Excel 2002? (this may be available in earlier versions)
If so, please note that under Special Number Format there is the choice of Social Security Number. That is choose FORMAT- CELLS- NUMBER (tab)- SPECIAL- SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
If not, then you can customize the cell number format by choosing CUSTOM and under TYPE enter: 000-00-0000. That is choose FORMAT- CELLS- NUMBER (tab)- CUSTOM- {enter under "TYPE:"} 000-00-0000.
Hope this helps.
I am trying to copy a nine digit number to excel and then adding dashes to turn that number to look like a Social Security Number. From 123456789 to 123-45-6789. Can anyone help?

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