Convert Text in to dates in excel

I have a column which I believe have dates in text. I would like to convertĀ them in to proper date, ie DD-MM-YY.

For example: How do I convert 6th October in to 06-10-10?

Any help would be much appreciated!

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Two part answer

ChrisDL |

Text in to dates

Cantona1 |

Use Word

LisaDeering |

You need to remove the 'th'

leestevens |

Use Find and Replace!

Gary Hornby |
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Text in to dates

Cantona1 |

one solution ...

JC |

Date to text

markabacus |

Whoops

markabacus |

I think this does it

markabacus |

Alternative generic

richardpoulter |