Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Percentage

Apply percentage formatting without changing the underlying values.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Convert → Number Format → Percentage

Part of Assist Pro+. Eligible tools can also be selected through Assist Pro’s 30-tool Vault allowance. Check the Vault for availability.

Open the tool and follow its prompts. Use a copy of your workbook when trying an action for the first time, then check the result.

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Practical guidance

Use this tool in your workflow.

How to use

Select the relevant cells or data region, keeping a copy if the operation removes or overwrites values. On Assist Pro + › Data Cleaning › Convert › Number Format, choose Percentage to apply percentage formatting without changing the underlying values. Spot-check transformed values, formats and date conventions before reusing the data.

Best use case

Useful when normalising raw data columns and you need to apply percentage formatting without changing the underlying values.

Everyday Excel

Avoids repetitive conversion of imported values when you need to apply percentage formatting without changing the underlying values.

Accounting and audit

Normalises dates, amounts or references for GL matching and reconciliations by helping apply percentage formatting without changing the underlying values.