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Default How can I convert a character string that contains letters & numbers "£2,456.99 (including flights)" into a numeric?



Hi

How do I convert a string that contains letters and numbers
into a number using Excel2003 (or ms Access)

e.g. "£2,456.99 (including flights)"

== needs to be converted into the the numeric 2456.99

With thanks


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