How do I convert string variables to numeric variables in Stata?

numeric, stata, string, variables

Solution

Try `destring var, replace` in Stata if you want to convert `var` into numeric

Or,

encode var, generate(var1)

Problem

I have two variables in Stata, both numeric variables that have somehow been recorded as string variables. I need them converted to numeric variables so that I can generate a new variable with them. When I tried, it said `type mismatch` I have tried the `real` and the `encode` commands, none of which are working.

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