How do I ignore all numbers stored as text in Excel? To ignore all numbers stored as text, you need to open the Data tab and select the Text to Columns option.

Warnings Excel will only produce binary numbers with up to 10 bits. This means that it can only convert decimal numbers greater than -513 and less than 512.

Converting empty cells means that they will be formatted as text if you enter data into them in the future. Navigate to the "Number" group within the "Home" tab in Excel.

Q. We receive Excel-based reports from our European operations with the daily temperatures of our electrical generators and other equipment recorded in Celsius; what’s the best way to convert these ...