Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Positive to Negative - Selection

Convert positive numbers in the selected cells to negative values.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Convert → Selection Tools → Positive to Negative - Selection

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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

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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 › Selection Tools, choose Positive to Negative - Selection to convert positive numbers in the selected cells to negative values. Spot-check transformed values, formats and date conventions before reusing the data.

Best use case

Changing sign convention in an imported numeric column. Apply to an explicitly selected range.

Everyday Excel

Avoids repetitive conversion of imported values when you need to convert positive numbers in the selected cells to negative values.

Accounting and audit

Normalises dates, amounts or references for GL matching and reconciliations by helping convert positive numbers in the selected cells to negative values.