Saving as csv

rplim2016

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Hi Excel gurus,

Excel csv format

when i save my date as yyyy-mm-dd, as text. Then i open the file, it converts into yyyy/mm/dd which is not supposed to be.

please advise how to keep the “-“ format.


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Hi excel gurus, can you help me please?

On column A, pure dates. But upon saving then opening the format comes back to yyyy/mm/dd :(
 
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