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Convert Number in Text format to Value with decimal

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    Convert Number in Text format to Value with decimal

    I have a list of number in text format I need to convert them to decimal number like:-

    From 1440 to 1.440
    From 6729 to 6.729
    From 12185231 to 12,185.231

    Thanks.
    Last edited by NBVC; 09-15-2010 at 11:14 AM.

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    Re: Convert Number in Text format to Value with decimal

    Enter 1000 into a blank cell, copy it - highlight your values and run Paste Special: Divide

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    Re: Convert Number in Text format to Value with decimal

    Hi,

    Try this formula

    =VALUE(LEFT(A1,LEN(A1)-3)&"."&RIGHT(A1,3))

    and then format the cell to suit
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    Re: Convert Number in Text format to Value with decimal

    Enter 1000 in any free cell and copy it. Select the range to affect and go to Edit|Paste Special and select Divide... Click Ok
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    Re: Convert Number in Text format to Value with decimal

    Thanks a lot all of you, it is a great effort from everyone.

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