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Old 03-11-10, 12:12
hiteshkataria hiteshkataria is offline
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Convert Data type

In one of the column of excel, the data contains data with numeric and some data with characters. How can I convert the data type of the column to Text.

I tried to use the DigDB AddIn (Convert Excel Data Types - from Text to Number/Date (General), vice versa - Excel Tips & Add-ins) and now the AddIn in my PC has expired.

I need to perform the similar task (to convert the data type to Text).

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Old 03-11-10, 14:04
Colin Legg Colin Legg is offline
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Hi,

If I understand your question correctly, select the column, right click | format, and choose the "Text" category.
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