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How to add a suffix to every cell in a column in Excel and Google Sheets
Topic:Text manipulationExcel & Google Sheets
=A2&" USD"✓
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| Amount |
| 1200 |
| 450 |
| 3300 |
| 780 |
=A2&" USD"→1200 USD
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Step by step
- 1In the output column, type the cell reference followed by & and the suffix in quotes: =A2&" USD".
- 2Press Enter, then copy the formula down the entire column.
- 3For a dynamic suffix stored in a cell (e.g., D1), use =A2&$D$1.
- 4To conditionally add a suffix only to non-blank cells: =IF(A2<>"",A2&" USD","").
- 5Paste as values if you need to remove the formula after applying the suffix.
Tips
- To add both a prefix and suffix at once: ="["&A2&"]" — surround the cell value with any characters you need.
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Frequently asked
How do I add a suffix to numbers without losing the numeric value?
You can't — concatenation produces text. Use a custom number format instead: in Format Cells enter 0.00 " USD" to display a suffix without converting the underlying number to text.
Can I use CONCAT instead of &?
Yes, =CONCAT(A2," USD") is equivalent. Use TEXTJOIN if you need a separator between multiple values.
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