in Excel 2000 how do I convert text to numbers?

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I imported files from Wells Fargo and I want to convert them from text to
numbers...so far nothing is working! thanks
 
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Gord Dibben

Jo Dee

One method......

Format all as General.

Copy an empty cell(also formatted as General).

Select range of numbers. Edit>Paste Special>Add>OK>Esc.

One other method.........

Select range of numbers and Data>Text to Columns>Finish


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