Excel TODAY Function

Date Function ยท Beginner Level

What is TODAY?

Returns the current date. Updates automatically when the workbook recalculates. Essential for age, deadline, and status calculations.

Syntax

=TODAY()

Example

Formula: =TODAY()

Result: Current date

How It Works

Returns today's date with no time component. Updates each day automatically. Use for calculating ages, days remaining, and current period reports.

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