formatting numbers - decimal point

The only way I know how to do this in a program like Excel or Word is to use two columns, one for the numbers you want on either side of the decimal. But then you'd have to hit the Tab key between them and if you're trying to eliminate keystrokes, it's the same either way...

You might be able to write a macro to convert all the numbers after you've typed them; I don't know how you'd go about it though.

Why do you want to eliminate striking the decimal key?

Make a column in which to enter numbers, and put a formula in the next column that divides that number by 100 (for instance, in B1 put "=A1/100").

Then, after you've put all the numbers in, copy the column with the decimals, then use "Paste special" to paste just the values over the formulas. Then delete the first column.

What program? In Peachtree it's a piece of cake, but it's a global option and will produce automatic decimal placement throughout the entire program.

For Excel, see the above answers

Nice! I've learned something! As you can maybe tell, I'm neither an expert on spreadsheet programs nor a mathematician (I'm barely an arithmeticarian!)...