Excel NOW Function

What is NOW?

Returns the current date and time. Updates with each calculation. Perfect for timestamps and time-sensitive calculations.

Syntax

Example

Formula: =NOW()

Result: Current date and time

How It Works

Returns the current date and time to the millisecond. Updates whenever Excel recalculates. Use TODAY() if you only need the date.

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