After insert in excel formula bar i got unwanted character '
which restricts the field type like date to convert in specific format
query="INSERT INTO [book$] ([Book Name]) VALUES ('" + txtbookname.Text +"')";
This value is of string type after insert
For example: if i have inserted I AM
in excel cell it will be the same.
But when going to edit that cell it shows 'I AM
. I dont want that '
character at start
The '
(like you almost said) indicates that the cell is of the text type.
In short, for text values, don't sweat it: this is just Excel's way of saying "this is a text content, not a formula or anything". It doesn't show up anyway. (Historical note: I believe this convention stems from original Lotus 123 compatibility, if memory serves).
This is to prevent things from going wrong (imagine if you inserted the text =3*7
, should it be interpreted as a formula?).
Now, I haven't used Excel with the OleDB provider before, but I'm almost sure that you can get the desired effect by actually inserting a date (or number, or ...), instead of a string value. E.g.:
INSERT INTO [book$] ([Copies]) VALUES (42)
Would insert the cell content 42
INSERT INTO [book$] ([Copies]) VALUES ('42')
Would insert the cell content '42