Reinstalling does not remove user preferences. And you didn't write exactly which format the cells are in.
Is this new turf for you?
Bob
I am using a MAC powerbook.
Problem: when using excel, each time I type in a number into a cell, the number shifts two decimal places; i.e.: type in 45, it becomes 0.45. If type in 789, it becomes 7.89. I have tried everything such as format cells (no problem), restarting the computer and re-installing the software, but nothing seems to work. Can anyone offer a solution? Thank you in advance.

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