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How to unlock date format in excel
No matter how many times I select general format for each cell, it still
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How to unlock date format in excel
Hi Ron
If the number you are entering is a fraction, which could have a valid interpretation as a date, then Excel will try to be "helpful" and convert it for you e.g. 1/4 will 01 Apr 2006 but 15/16 will not be converted. Either prefix your entry with a single quote, or pre-format the cell as Text. -- Regards Roger Govier "ron" wrote in message ... No matter how many times I select general format for each cell, it still changes the number to a date after I press enter. |
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