time format headache!

plost33

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how come when i enter in a time of 24:00 in the format of: [h]:mm i am getting a value of: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM in the formula bar? and most importantly how can I fix this? I want just the 12:00:00 AM to show in the formula bar and 0:00 or 24:00 in the cell.
 

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Perhaps next format could help
Format > Cells > Time > 13:30
 
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