Is it possible to enter an 8 digit number (mmddyyyy) and have Excel format it into a date?

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I'm trying to avoid entering the slashes during data entry. I want the date formated mm/dd/yyyy. Is it possible to simply enter mmddyyyy and have it auto format to the date format above?

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Yes, choose the Format Cells command, select Custom from the Category listbox, and type ##"/"##"/"#### into the Type textbox.