Big,
Try this custom number format (Format - Cells - Number tab - Custom):
[<5]"-" ;General
This won't change the underlying value in the cell, just what's displayed in the cell. I
think that's what you want.

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Regards from Virginia Beach,
Earl Kiosterud
www.smokeylake.com
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bigD - 26 Mar 2008 15:13 GMT
Absolutely awesome. I can't you how much easier this is going to make
my life!
Thanks,
Bruce
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