1) How to open a format cells dialog box?

2) Format cells as text only when completely necessary.

3) Using larger format cells means far fewer interconnects are required and the complexity of building packs from the cells is greatly reduced.

4) Next, right-click cell A3 to display the menu. Click Format Cells .

5) Virtually every battery maker developing lithium ion for automotive applications is creating larger format cells that have what is referred to as a prismatic (flat rectangular) shape.

6) The "More..." option at the bottom of the drop down opens the Format Cells dialog to the Number tab.

7) The company claims to have developed a new method for connecting the cells which will bring the cost down by half compared to the larger format cells.