Wednesday, February 19, 2020

NOW Function in Excel with Example


NOW ()

This function shows the current date and time. The result will be updated each time the worksheet is opened and every time an entry is made anywhere on the worksheet.

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Current Date & Time
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2/19/2020 19:35
=NOW()
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43880.81616
=NOW()
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2/19/20 7:35 PM
=NOW()
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Syntax

=NOW()



Formatting

The result will be shown as a date and time. If it is formatted to show as a number the integer part is used for the date and the decimal portion represent the time.



Shortcut Key for Formatting

Go to D2 cell, Press Ctrl+1, and you will see new pop-up window like below:
 In the left side section, select date and right side section select the date & time format you want to see in excel and click OK button.





                       




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