You really want a date?

Then change the cell's format to a custom format:
m.dd.yy

Format|Cells|Number tab|Custom category.

cymo wrote:

I type in the date e.g. 1.06.06 in the cell and it automatically changes to
06.06.2001. How do i change this so is remains as 1.06.06 in the cell? any
elp would be appreciated

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Dave Peterson