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1663691 - How to show complete data from a column in Crystal reports when using MSEXcel as a data source

Symptom

 Display numeric and alphanumeric values of a single column in Crystal Reports when using MSExcel as a data source.

Environment

Crystal Reports 2008

Reproducing the Issue

1. Create a MSExcel sheet with some string, number and alphanumeric  values.
2. Import the MSExcel sheet into Crystal Reports Designer.
3. Run the Report.

Resolution

  1. Open MS Excel sheet.
  2. Insert a New column,
  3. Select the column > right click and choose Format Cells
  4. On the number tab choose Text
  5. Click OK
  6. Copy and paste special of values from the problematic column,

OR

Place a single apostrophe in front of the numbers.

Keywords

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Product

SAP Crystal Reports all versions