how to convert a column to numbers in excel
In step 3 of the Text to Columns wizard, you select the data type of a column. You can use this functionality to also correct numbers being stored as text. To convert a column of numbers stored as text to just numbers, follow these steps: 1  Highlight the range of text to be converted. 2  Go to Data, Text to Columns. 3  Click Finish. 4  The numbers are no longer considered numbers stored as text.