How to convert comma to dot for data?

If you need to convert comma to dot in your Excel data, you can use the Find and Replace feature. Here are the steps:

1. Select the range of cells that contain the data you want to convert.
2. Press Ctrl+H on your keyboard to open the Find and Replace dialog box.
3. In the Find what field, type a comma (
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   ).
4. In the Replace with field, type a dot (
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   ).
5. Click on the Options button to expand the dialog box.
6. Make sure the Within: option is set to Sheet or Workbook, depending on your needs.
7. Check the Match entire cell contents box to ensure that only cells with commas are replaced.
8. Click on the Replace All button to replace all commas with dots in the selected range.

That's it! Your data should now be converted from comma to dot. Keep in mind that this will replace all commas in the selected range, so make sure to double-check your data before proceeding.

Assuming you want to change the decimal separator? If so, go to Tools -
Options - International tab, Uncheck Use System separators and change!

"Olinia" wrote:

How to convert comma to dot for data?

I am using Excel 2007. Sorry for stupid question, where is Tool. It was so
obvious for me with Exxel 2003, uh.

"Sean Timmons" wrote:

Assuming you want to change the decimal separator? If so, go to Tools -
Options - International tab, Uncheck Use System separators and change!

"Olinia" wrote:

How to convert comma to dot for data?

If you are importing the data you could temporarily change your Regional
Settings (or Excel Option) to have decimal separator as comma, import the
data and then reset the decimal separator to period.

If it is too late for this:
Let the number be in A1
In B1 extract the integer part with: =--MID(A1,1,FIND(",",A1)-1)
in C1 find the fractional part with: =--MID(A1,FIND(",",A1)+1,256)
Note that the double negation converts text to number
Combine the two in D1 with: =B1+C1/10^LEN(C1)

If you wish you can then copy the value in D1 and use Paste Special with
Values specified to turn the formula into a number. This lets you delete the
B and C stuff

best wishes
--
Bernard V Liengme
Microsoft Excel MVP
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"Olinia" wrote in message
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How to convert comma to dot for data?

Click the Office icon (colourful circle to the left on Ribbon)
Click Excel Options (bottom of Office dialog)
Click Advanced in the left side of Options dialog
Look at last item in the "Editing Options" group; this is where you set the
thousands and decimal separators
best wishes
--
Bernard V Liengme
Microsoft Excel MVP
http://people.stfx.ca/bliengme
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"Olinia" wrote in message
...
I am using Excel 2007. Sorry for stupid question, where is Tool. It was so
obvious for me with Exxel 2003, uh.

"Sean Timmons" wrote:

Assuming you want to change the decimal separator? If so, go to Tools -
Options - International tab, Uncheck Use System separators and change!

"Olinia" wrote:

How to convert comma to dot for data?