Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Text to Date - Selection

Convert selected date text into Excel dates.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

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

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

Select the relevant cells or data region, keeping a copy if the operation removes or overwrites values. On Assist Pro + › Data Cleaning › Convert › Selection Tools, choose Text to Date - Selection to convert selected date text 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. Apply to an explicitly selected range.

Everyday Excel

Avoids repetitive conversion of imported values when you need to convert selected date text into Excel dates.

Accounting and audit

Normalises dates, amounts or references for GL matching and reconciliations by helping convert selected date text into Excel dates.