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    Converting Text Date Values

    Hi All

    i have an export of data where the date format comes out in [25 JAN 21] format, please can someone help with a formula/way to convert into normal date format?

    please see attached actual format vs desired output

    many thanks

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    Re: Converting Text Date Values

    The issue is that the date field is a text value, so for date formatting to work it needs to be converted into a numeric value.

    Try this formula in cell B3:
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    Re: Converting Text Date Values

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