Generating random phone numbers in Excel can be done using formulas. Here’s a step-by-step guide to generate random phone numbers:
Generate Random Numbers:
In an empty column, such as column A, enter the formula =RANDBETWEEN(07000000000,07999999999). This formula generates random 10-digit numbers.
Format as Phone Numbers:
Select the range of random numbers you generated.
Right-click and choose Format Cells, then select the desired phone number format (e.g., “Custom” format with (000) 000-0000).
Adjust Formatting (Optional):
If the random numbers display decimals after formatting, you can use the =TEXT() function to convert them to text and format them as phone numbers. For example, =TEXT(A1, “(000) 000-0000”).
Finalize:
Your random phone numbers are ready!
Remember that while these numbers are random, they may not be valid phone numbers. If you need valid phone numbers, you may want to use a more sophisticated method, possibly involving lists of valid area codes and number combinations.