How to insert a Plus Sign in Excel without a Formula – 3 Methods

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Usage of Plus Sign in Excel

A Plus (+) sign is usually used for Phone Numbers and for price fluctuations.

Method 1- Using the Custom Format Feature to Insert a Plus Sign in Excel

Use Custom Format Cells.

Steps:

• Select range D5:D10 and press CTRL + 1.

In the Format Cells dialog box:

• Select Custom in Category.
• Enter +0 in Type:
• Click OK.

This is the output.

• If you have text, enter +@ in Text:.

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Method 2 – Insert a Plus Sign in Excel by Using a Single Quote

This Single Quote or Apostrophe (‘) will consider the value as text. A dash was added to the phone number.

Steps:

• Double-click D5 and add a plus sign with Apostrhope (‘+). You can also click D5 and click the formula bar.
• Press ENTER.

This is the output.

Repeat the process for other cells.

If you have a large amount of data, follow the first method.

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Method 3 – Formatting as Text to Insert a Plus Sign in Excel

Format values as Text using the Ribbon toolbar.

• Select D5:D10.
• Go to the Home tab >> Number Format >> Select Text.

Values are formatted as Text.

• Double-click D5 and add a plus sign.

• Repeat the process for the rest of the cells.

This is the output.

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