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They are defined as text - how do i convert the mto numbers
I used Format - cells - number - but it did not work


On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 03:26:23 -0800, Bas van Heek
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Are you sur the cells containing numbers are defined as numbers (format cells-Numbers)? If they are defined as text you cannot calculate them..

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They are defined as text - how do i convert the mto numbers
I used Format - cells - number - but it did not work


Bas van Heek wrote:
Are you sur the cells containing numbers are defined as numbers
(format cells-Numbers)? If they are defined as text
you cannot calculate them..


Formatting does not change the underlying values

Try this:

Right-click on an *empty* cell Copy
Right-click on the range/col of "text" numbers
Choose Paste special Add OK
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