Microsoft Excel multiplies each cell by 1, and in doing so, converts the text to numbers. We hope this tutorial helps you understand how to convert numbers stored as text to numbers in Excel.

In Excel spreadsheets, complex formulas are difficult to enter without making mistakes. Microsoft Excel’s LAMBDA() function can make such errors easier to find.

SEE: 83 Excel tips every user should master (TechRepublic) In this Microsoft Excel tutorial, I’ll show you four easy ways to convert numbers stored as text to real numbers.