How to Convert Unusual Date Text Imported to Excel
When you import data into Excel, dates often arrive in formats that Excel doesn’t recognize. This is particularly true if your data comes from...
How to Work with Dates Before 1900 in Excel
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If you work with dates prior to the year 1900, Excel's standard date-handling system will be no help. However, there are several...
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