In A1, either use the formula =B1 and format the cell as mmm, or use the
formula =TEXT(B1,"mmm"). The formula will leave column A as Excel dates,
whereas the latter produces text.
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David Biddulph

"joostb" wrote in message
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In kolomn B I've dates written as follows: mrt-19, mrt-20,....apr-01 (in
fx
box you see 19-03-2007). In kolomn A I would like to translate this date
into
mrt, mrt,....apr etc.

could someone help me with this!

many thanks,
joost