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Date in spreadsheet
I have a spread sheet that has a date when information was input. However this date has now changed to numerals which Excel understands. The only way I can see the correct date is in the input tab at top of page eg Date 15/07/2014 is presented as 41835. How do I get the date back to normal?
RE: Date in spreadsheet
Hi Maureen,
Thank you for the forum question.
All dates have a numerical number. If the cell is formatted as general or number it will show the numerical number. To see it as a date the cell must be date formatted. Select the cell go to the HOME tab and in the NUMBER group select SHORTDATE from the formatting list.
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RE: Date in spreadsheet
Hi Jens
Thanks for the input. Unfortunately, it does not seem to want to work on my spereadsheet - I click on HOME, NUMBER and SHORTDATE but in the window it only states DATE and will not change. I have tried adding another column and starting again, but it still won't work.
Any clues ?
RE: Date in spreadsheet
Hi Maureen,
Sorry about the late answer.
Well I am not sure what is the problem, but is it possible to forward me the workbook to have a closer look at the issue.
You can forward it to:
info@stl-training.co.uk
Kind regards
Jens Bonde
Microsoft Office Specialist Trainer
Tel: 0207 987 3777
Best STL - https://www.stl-training.co.uk
98%+ recommend us
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