Monday, May 21, 2012

Convert Number to Text

Here are how to convert the existing number to text format in a cell.

1. At the cell, select Format Cells -> tab Number -> select Category = Text
2. At the other cell, type formula =TEXT(X,"0") -> X is refer to the cell which we want to change format, "0" = format text. After that copy this cell and then paste value to the original cell.
3. At the cell, select Data -> Text to Columns -> In the Wizard select Original data type = Delimited -> Next -> Wizard step 2 uncheck all Delimiters -> Next -> Wizard step 3 set Column data format = Text -> Finish

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