You can follow any one of these methods below to convert numbers stored as text to numbers in Microsoft Excel: Using the Text to column button Using Value function Changing the format Use Paste ...

Trying to use an Excel Date and Time function, but Excel returns a serial number instead of date; this is because Excel stores dates and times in serial numbers in the backend; for instance, when you ...

The automatic conversion function of Excel, Microsoft's spreadsheet software, automatically converts some inputs, such as numbers and dates, into specific types of data. Although this feature is ...

When you use Microsoft Excel to store and analyze business data, your workbooks and worksheets often contain date information. Although your original data may need to display full month, day and year ...

A single, decimal figure offers convenience when calculating, but units of feet and inches are the norm. If your business works with construction supplies, clothing or room dimensions, you will ...

When you use Excel's Chart Wizard to create a chart, by default the chart takes on the number formats used in the worksheet that includes the charted data. Mary Ann Richardson shows you a way to ...