[comp.sys.mac.apps] Excel dates: 1904 vs 1900

klefstad@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (Sue Klefstad) (03/07/91)

When we export data from an Excel spreadsheet into another
program, say FileMaker, the dates are changed to 4 years and
1 day earlier.

Okay, I've found the Excel Options Calculation check box that
puts Excel dates into the 1900 format that I take it all other
programs are looking for.  So now the Excel spreadsheet's
existing dates are changed to 4 years and 1 day earlier.

I need to correct these existing dates but cannot figure out
how to add a day and four years to a date.  Can someone please
help?  Yes, I've RTFM'd but the FM only says its possible and
refers me to Sampler, which I take it must be a manual that
no longer exists here.

Thank you!

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-- Sue
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Sue Klefstad    Ill. Natural History Survey    klefstad@uiuc.edu