Text Date with 2 Digit Year

This rule will identify any cells that contain a date that has been entered as text with only a 2 digit year.

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Convert XX to 19XX - Updates the 2 digit year to a 4 digit year starting with 19.
Convert XX to 20XX - Updates the 2 digit year to a 4 digit year starting with 20.
Ignore Error - This removes the green triangle from the cell and the cell is no longer considered an error.
Edit in Formula Bar - Places the cursor into the Formula bar so it can be edited.
Error Checking Options - Displays the Options, Formulas Tab.


Example

When a date in text format, has been entered with only a 2 digit year.
Enter the formula ="1/1/95" into cell "B2".

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