How to Convert a Cell Formatted as a Date into Number in MS Excel

In this tutorial, we'll guide you on how to convert a cell formatted as a date into a number in Microsoft Excel. Follow these easy steps to make the conversion:

1. Open your Excel spreadsheet containing the date cells you want to convert.
2. Select the cells that you want to change from date format to number format.
3. Right-click on the selected cells and choose "Format Cells" from the context menu.
4. In the Format Cells dialog box, go to the "Number" tab.
5. Select the "Number" category or choose a specific number format that suits your needs.
6. Click "OK" to apply the changes.

Now, the selected cells will be converted from the date format to a number format in Excel.

This conversion allows you to perform mathematical calculations or use the numbers in formulas.

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