Why is my number stored as text in Excel? Excel doesn’t convert numbers written in text into digits if you import data from another source because of the default setting.

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.

How to Convert Decimals to Feet and Inches in Excel. A single, decimal figure offers convenience when calculating, but units of feet and inches are the norm.