Dates stored as Text and Values - convert entire column to date?

If you select the entire column A and goto Data=>texttocolumns, hit the next until you are able to select Date option, then click finish

Text to columns works... but you need to select Date & MDY format at step 3.

It hasn't worked here, Glenn, just so that you know.

Ah - that's what I did wrong - doh!

You have to select the right format. Once done, they'll appear formatted as per your regional settings: DD/MM/YYYY in EU, or MM/DD/YYYY in USA/Canada. You're welcome.

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Explain why you needed the extra steps.

Will you please attach a SMALL sample Excel workbook (10-20 rows of data is usually enough)? Please don't attach a picture of one (no-one will want to re-type all your stuff before starting).

Unfortunately the attachment icon doesn't work at the moment. So, to attach an Excel file you have to do the following: Just before posting, scroll down to Go Advanced and then scroll down to Manage Attachments. Now follow the instructions at the top of that screen.

OK!!

You're welcome.

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