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Asked: 2026-05-31T19:31:12+00:00

I have a column stored as text, this column is mainly full of numeric

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I have a column stored as text, this column is mainly full of numeric codes with leading zeroes I need. Is there a way to highlight all cells in one fell swoop if they contain letters (even though everything is being stored as text)? I know I can do conditional formatting for every letter and highlight the cells, I was just hoping there was a single, quick solution to finding letters in and amongst numerals.

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    1. Do the conditional formatting for the first cell;
    2. Copy the cell;
    3. Special Paste the cell on all the cells you want to apply the conditionnal formatting;
    4. Select “Formats” to only paste the conditionnal formatting.

    The formula you’ll want to apply in step 1:

     =ISTEXT(*select your first cell*)

    Or if your Excel application is in french:

     =ESTTEXTE(*select your first cell*)
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