If you wish the results to be used in another cell, than this can be done using a formula:
= "(" & cellref & ")"
where cellref is the cell where the desired text is located (e.g., B3).
A custom format can also be applied directly to a cell which can display the content in parentheses:
- With the desired cell selected, click "Format - Cells"
- On the "Number" tab, select the category: "Custom"
- For the Type, enter: (@)
- Click OK.
(see Conditional Formatting at Excel Tutorials)
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