Convert numbers stored as text to numbers

 

Convert numbers stored as text to numbers

Use Paste Special and Multiply 


If the steps above didn't work, you can use this method, which can be used if you're trying to convert more than one column of text.

  1. Select a blank cell that doesn't have this problem, type the number 1 into it, and then press Enter.

  2. Press Ctrl + C to copy the cell.

  3. Select the cells that have numbers stored as text.

  4. On the Home tab, select Paste > Paste Special.

  5. Select Multiply, and then click OK. Excel multiplies each cell by 1, and in doing so, converts the text to numbers.

Second Method:

1- Select range 
2- Type short key=  Alt+D+E+F

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