Converting numbers stored as text to numbers via macro in Excel

I'm looking for the VBA command for this function. I tried just recording a macro in where I perform the task but it didn't record anything. Tried it several times even.

Answer

This is a nice demonstration how to do it. Follow the link for more details

Sub macro()
Range("F:F").Select 'specify the range which suits your purpose
With Selection
Selection.NumberFormat = "General"
.Value = .Value
End With
End Sub

 

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