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Convert imported text into numbers

Your goal: Convert amounts with an explicit decimal convention, keep missing values blank, and flag text that cannot be parsed.

Full task requirements

Convert A2:A7 into B2:B7 using a dot decimal and comma group separator. Keep empty inputs blank and return Check value for invalid text.

Imported amountsInterpret the imported value in A20 cells selected
Read the original text spelling before choosing a numeric result. Empty text and numeric zero are separate results.
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Interpret the imported value in A2

Select the source cells in the worksheet, then complete the choices below.

Rules for this step

Choose the source value, decimal and group conventions, then predict its stored result type. Empty input stays empty text; zero is a number; invalid text returns Check value.

Your result in B2
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