# Data Formats

**Most Commonly used Data Formats in Excel:**\
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Number – Stores data as a number

Currency – Stores data in the form of currency

Date – Data is stored as dates

Percentage – Stores numbers as a percentage

Text Formats – Stores data as string of texts

**Short Key --> Alt + H + FM (Using Alt Key Concept explained in Short Keys Section)**

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