[Roger Govier[_3_]]

Hi

With the data in A1, enter in B1
=A1*1 or =A1+0

That will convert the Text of the number to a numeric value

If you have a large range of data to convert, type 1 into a blank cell
somewhere on your sheet. Copy that cell.
Now, mark the range of cells with text numbersPaste SpecialMultiply
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Regards
Roger Govier

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