import csv without automatic date conversion

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Guest

When I import a csv file with fields in the format "n/n" where n is any
integer, Excel automatically converts that field into a date, i.e. "Jan-01."
How do I stop Excel from doing the automatic conversion? I want to keep the
data in its original format. I'm using Excel 2000 9.0.3821. Thanks.
 
G

Guest

You need to rename the file to txt then use the text import wizard and import
the n/n/ as text in step 3


Regards,

Peo Sjoblom
 

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