Change date from yyyymmdd to valid date format
 

I imported data from an industry-specific software into Excel. The 09/02/09
date, for example, converted to 20090902 in Excel. How can I change this to a
valid date format?
--
Thanks in advance for your time!
denilynn

Change date from yyyymmdd to valid date format
 

--Select the range of dates which needs to be corrected.
--From menu DataText to Columns will populate the 'Convert Text to Columns
Wizard' Hit NextNext will take you to Step 3 of 3 of the Wizard.
--From Column Data format select Date and select the date format in which
your data is (YMD).
--Hit Finish. MSExcel will now convert the dates to the default date format
of your computer.


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Jacob Skaria


"denilynn" wrote:

I imported data from an industry-specific software into Excel. The 09/02/09
date, for example, converted to 20090902 in Excel. How can I change this to a
valid date format?
--
Thanks in advance for your time!
denilynn

Change date from yyyymmdd to valid date format
 

something like this:

=DATE(LEFT(A2,4),MID(A2,5,2),RIGHT(A2,2))

will convert to a standard XL date.
--
Best Regards,

Luke M
*Remember to click "yes" if this post helped you!*


"denilynn" wrote:

I imported data from an industry-specific software into Excel. The 09/02/09
date, for example, converted to 20090902 in Excel. How can I change this to a
valid date format?
--
Thanks in advance for your time!
denilynn

Change date from yyyymmdd to valid date format
 

Very cool! You saved me hours!
--
Thanks in advance for your time!
denilynn


"Jacob Skaria" wrote:

--Select the range of dates which needs to be corrected.
--From menu DataText to Columns will populate the 'Convert Text to Columns
Wizard' Hit NextNext will take you to Step 3 of 3 of the Wizard.
--From Column Data format select Date and select the date format in which
your data is (YMD).
--Hit Finish. MSExcel will now convert the dates to the default date format
of your computer.


If this post helps click Yes
---------------
Jacob Skaria


"denilynn" wrote:

I imported data from an industry-specific software into Excel. The 09/02/09
date, for example, converted to 20090902 in Excel. How can I change this to a
valid date format?
--
Thanks in advance for your time!
denilynn

Change date from yyyymmdd to valid date format
 

This worked! Thanks!!
--
Thanks in advance for your time!
denilynn


"Luke M" wrote:

something like this:

=DATE(LEFT(A2,4),MID(A2,5,2),RIGHT(A2,2))

will convert to a standard XL date.
--
Best Regards,

Luke M
*Remember to click "yes" if this post helped you!*


"denilynn" wrote:

I imported data from an industry-specific software into Excel. The 09/02/09
date, for example, converted to 20090902 in Excel. How can I change this to a
valid date format?
--
Thanks in advance for your time!
denilynn