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Excel does not use format symbols. If this question is asking about arithmetic operators, the symbols are:

  • Addition (+)
  • Subtraction (-)
  • Multiplication (*)
  • Division (/)
  • Exponent (^)
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Q: What are valid format symbols that can be entered with a number in Excel?
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