How do I convert dates to text keeping the format?

I'm trying to convert a column of data in date format *m/d/yyyy to a text
format without converting to serial numbers. Ie: I want to retain the
mm/dd/yyyy format. Is there a way to do this?

=TEXT(A1,"MM/DD"/YYYY")

"sprlarry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm trying to convert a column of data in date format *m/d/yyyy to a text
> format without converting to serial numbers. Ie: I want to retain the
> mm/dd/yyyy format. Is there a way to do this?

That places a formula in the field. I actually need a value with the
mm/dd/yyyy format to load to a different system. Any suggestions?


"N Harkawat" wrote:

> =TEXT(A1,"MM/DD"/YYYY")
>
> "sprlarry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I'm trying to convert a column of data in date format *m/d/yyyy to a text
> > format without converting to serial numbers. Ie: I want to retain the
> > mm/dd/yyyy format. Is there a way to do this?
>
>
>

"sprlarry" <[email protected]>ha scritto nel messaggio
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> That places a formula in the field. I actually need a value with the
> mm/dd/yyyy format to load to a different system. Any suggestions?


Once you have done as suggested, you have to Copy & Paste Special, Values...

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Hoping to be helpful...

Regards

Franz Verga

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