"aa" wrote in message
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How do I switch off that autocomplete or autoformat or whatever the name
of
that feature, which transform a decimal number like 12.42 into
marcian-looking date like Dec.42 ?
It does it at random in some cells


You might also look at "Transitional formula entry" in the customization
settings. mike
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in my Options--Transitions-- the box Transition formula evaluation is not
ticked