Values in a Microsoft Excel file with scientific notation don't format correctly in QuickSight - Amazon QuickSight

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Values in a Microsoft Excel file with scientific notation don't format correctly in QuickSight

When you connect to a Microsoft Excel file that has a number column that contains values with scientific notation, they might not format correctly in Amazon QuickSight. For example, the value 1.59964E+11, which is actually 159964032802, formats as 159964000000 in QuickSight. This can lead to an incorrect analysis.

To resolve this issue, format the column as Text in Microsoft Excel, and then upload the file to QuickSight.