Excel may return a serial number instead of a date; because it is stored thus in the backend. Learn how to convert Serial Number to Date.

Combine an Excel custom format with data validation and remove the pressure for input perfection from personnel by letting Excel do the work.

You can change the date & time format in Google Sheets & Excel Online using this guide. Use different date & time formats in spreadsheets.

Microsoft Excel depends on data that’s stored correctly. If you receive text values that should be real numbers, use one of these methods to get you back to the real work.