Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Text to Date - Column

Convert recognizable date text in the active column into Excel dates.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Convert → Quick Column Tools → Text to Date - Column

Part of Assist Pro+. Eligible tools can also be selected through Assist Pro’s 30-tool Vault allowance. Check the Vault for availability.

Open the tool and follow its prompts. Use a copy of your workbook when trying an action for the first time, then check the result.

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Practical guidance

Use this tool in your workflow.

How to use

Click within the target data column, row or table, with your headers and data aligned. On Assist Pro + › Data Cleaning › Convert › Quick Column Tools, choose Text to Date - Column to convert recognizable date text in the active column into Excel dates. Spot-check transformed values, formats and date conventions before reusing the data.

Best use case

Converting imported date strings into real Excel dates. Use across a whole active column.

Everyday Excel

Avoids repetitive conversion of imported values when you need to convert recognizable date text in the active column into Excel dates.

Accounting and audit

Normalises dates, amounts or references for GL matching and reconciliations by helping convert recognizable date text in the active column into Excel dates.