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# Converting Text to Date

This procedure converts text to date in YYYY-MM-DD format.

### **Syntax**

```
convert "{text}" to a date
```

### **Example**

```
convert "October 23, 2024" to a date
```

#### **📖 Results**

* `2024-10-23`