How do i change the date formula

[cymo]

I type in the date e.g. 1.06.06 in the cell and it automatically changes to
06.06.2001. How do i change this so is remains as 1.06.06 in the cell? any
elp would be appreciated

 

[Dave Peterson]

You really want a date?

Then change the cell's format to a custom format:
m.dd.yy

Format|Cells|Number tab|Custom category.

 

[Dave Peterson]

And if you don't want that value treated as a date, then preformat the cell as
text or start your entry with an apostrophe:

'1.06.06