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Default 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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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