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LIz_CC
Jul 01, 2021Copper Contributor
Entering dates
I have my cell format set to Date 14/03/12. However, when I enter a date, Excel entirely changes it. For example, if I enter 010121 (for 1 January 2021) it comes up as 16/09/27. Do I have to enter / ...
- Jul 01, 2021short answer is yes. you could use 1-1-21 if you prefer but otherwise excel just thinks you entered a number 010121. if you want you can convert all your dates to days so entering 44197 would give you 1/1/21 and 44198 will give you 1/2/21, etc...
mtarler
Jul 01, 2021Silver Contributor
short answer is yes. you could use 1-1-21 if you prefer but otherwise excel just thinks you entered a number 010121. if you want you can convert all your dates to days so entering 44197 would give you 1/1/21 and 44198 will give you 1/2/21, etc...
LIz_CC
Jul 01, 2021Copper Contributor
OK! Thank you.