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How do I convert cells filled with character numbers to numeric values so I can use the values in Excel math formulas.

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How do I convert cells filled with character numbers to numeric values so I can use the values in Excel math formulas.
posted Feb 13, 2014 by Merry

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Step 1: Select the cells that contain the numbers that are stored as text.
Step 2: On the Home tab, in the Number group, click the Dialog Box Launcher Button image next to Number.
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Step 3: In the Category box, click the number format that you want to use.

And you are done...

answer Feb 13, 2014 by Meenal Mishra
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