Even though you need a format like 02/08/2021, Excel Online and Google Sheets may use something else, like 08-02-2021. At times, you might not like such a change due to a lack of familiarity.

How to convert your Google Sheets files into Excel files, and edit them in Microsoft Excel Written by Melanie Weir ...

When you insert a Shape into an Excel spreadsheet, the DRAWING TOOLS tab appears as long as the shape is selected. Select Edit Shape (in the first box on the Ribbon Menu), then click Edit Points .