Look at ToolsOptionsTransition tab and uncheck any transition options

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Kind regards,

Niek Otten

"Al B" wrote in message ...
I am using a workbook created by an associate in which 1 of the worksheets
will not allow a date to be entered other than as a text string. "Normal"
entry in a "03/10/306" style is converted into its mathematical formula
equivalent and a numercal answer. What can I do to fix this ...beyond copy
and paste to another worksheet.

Help please!