force negative based on another cell?

TrippyTom

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I tried posting my question twice now and it keeps erroring out for some reason (i think it has to do with the HTML maker I was trying to use).

Anyway, I have an Excel file that lets me use Geocoding information for use with our map software. I use the resulting data to plot points on a map.

Question:
Is there a way to use conditional formating or some kind of number format to automatically force a negative value if another cell has an "S" (south) or "W" (west) in it?

Sorry, I tried to show a screen copy of the worksheet but it wouldn't let me.
 

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Erm... I think I just answered my own question:
I can change my conversion formula to use an IF statement and check for it.
 
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