In Excel 2002, you can do this:
Select the range you want converted from text to numbers
DataText-to-Columns
Click the [Next] button twice
Click the [Advanced..] button (on Step 3 of 3)
Check: Trailing minus for negative numbers
Click the [OK] button
Click the [Finish] button
Something you can use?
Regards,
Ron
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