Convert a text in a date format

[xBeckx]

Hi
I have imported a file where there is a field that is suposed to contain a
date. It was transformed in text, like 22FEB2010. I need to treat this field
as date. How can i transform it in a date format?
Tks

 

[Glenn]

Hi
I have imported a file where there is a field that is suposed to contain a
date. It was transformed in text, like 22FEB2010. I need to treat this field
as date. How can i transform it in a date format?
Tks

Copy a blank cell. Select your "dates". Edit / Paste Special / Values / Add /
OK. Result will be a 5 digit number. Select date format as desired.

 

[Gord Dibben]

Another method.

Data>Text to Columns>Finish.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP