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Convert number to date
I have a field that shows as 200404 (format General) which I would like
to show as Apr2004, I have tried changeing the format to date mmyyy, but that shows up as Sept 48 . I feel sure this must be an easy (and often used ) procedure, can any body advise me how best to do it please Bob |
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Convert number to date
Try this formula...
=DATE(LEFT(A1, 4), MID(A1, 5,2), 1) Where 200404 is in Cell A1 -- HTH... Jim Thomlinson "Box666" wrote: I have a field that shows as 200404 (format General) which I would like to show as Apr2004, I have tried changeing the format to date mmyyy, but that shows up as Sept 48 . I feel sure this must be an easy (and often used ) procedure, can any body advise me how best to do it please Bob |
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Convert number to date
=TEXT(DATE(1900,--RIGHT(A2,2),1),"Mmm")&LEFT(A2,4)
HTH Kostis Vezerides Box666 wrote: I have a field that shows as 200404 (format General) which I would like to show as Apr2004, I have tried changeing the format to date mmyyy, but that shows up as Sept 48 . I feel sure this must be an easy (and often used ) procedure, can any body advise me how best to do it please Bob |
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