Time Data Type when Exporting to Excel

Hello,
I have a report I wrote using crystal reports XI. There is a datetime field which I converted to a time field through the use of a formula and the time function. When I right click on the field and view the data type it says time.
However, when I export to excel the field comes up as a custom field. How do I get it so that the exported field will appear as a time field in excel?
Thank you for your help.

>
Vitaly Izmaylov wrote:
> As far as I know, Crystal Reports does not export field type - only data.
>
> MS Excel defines the type by reviewing first top records and there is a knowledge base article on Microsoft website on this subject.
>
> Could you please give us an example how your time fields look like in Crystal Reports?
The time looks like this:
21:38
10:53
00:14
Thanks,
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