convert a text string to a number
On 3 Jul, 16:36, Sune Fibaek
wrote:
Yes, one might argue that :)
(Okay, you'r right. But the other method isn't all that difficult either.)
/Sune
"Peo Sjoblom" wrote:
I would say the easiest way would be to use datatext to columns, then click
finish
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Regards,
Peo Sjoblom
"Sune Fibaek" wrote in message
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Hi,
Easiest way: enter a single 1 in any cell. Copy it (ctrl+c). Select the
range, you want converted. Select edit/paste special. Check values under
paste and multiply under operation. Click OK.
/Sune
"kevcar40" wrote:
Hi
i have a column of data in the form of a string
ie 123 i want to convert this to a number
the problem is that the sting has a space at the beginning
How do i remove the space and convert this string to a number
thanks
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THanks both
this does not remove the leading blank space
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