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01-04-2023, 11:28 PM

ArviLaanemets ArviLaanemets is offline

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Quote:

Originally Posted by macropod

Another simple solution that requires no formula is to:
1. Type 1 into any cell
2. Copy/Cut the number to the clipboard
3. Select the range to convert
4. Use Paste Special>Values>Multiply.

This doesn't work, when the string isn't alfanumeric string for user's current regional settings (in OP's case, I suspect not either "$", nor "." don't allow this conversion to work)!

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