How to Change the Number Format on a Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on the Apple menu.

   It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.
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   Step 2: Click on System Preferences.

   , It's at the top of the preferences window.
   
   Click on ⋮⋮⋮⋮ in the top bar of the dialog box if you don't see all the system preferences icons. , It's in the lower right corner. , , You can choose from a comma, period, apostrophe, space, or none, to select how the system will format larger numbers like 1,000,000. , , You can choose from a comma or period to select how the system will format numbers with decimals. , , You can choose from Metric, U.K., or U.S.
   
   You have now changed the number format on your Mac.
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   Step 3: Click on Language & Region.

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   Step 4: Click on Advanced.

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   Step 5: Click on the drop-down menu next to "Grouping."

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   Step 6: Click on a separator.

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   Step 7: Click on the drop-down menu next to "Decimal."

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   Step 8: Click on a separator.

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   Step 9: Click on the drop-down menu next to "Measurement Units."

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    Step 10: Click on a system of measurement.

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