Working with Date Functions

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In this video, we’ll explore how to work with Date Functions in Excel, giving you the tools to manage, manipulate, and analyze date-based data effectively. Whether you’re calculating the difference between dates, extracting parts of a date, or converting dates into a different format, this tutorial will teach you everything you need to know.
What you’ll learn:
TODAY() and NOW() Functions: Learn how to use these functions to return the current date and time in Excel. Perfect for time-sensitive calculations or dynamic reports.
DATE() Function: Discover how to construct a date from separate year, month, and day values, which is useful for generating specific date ranges.
YEAR(), MONTH(), and DAY() Functions: Extract specific parts of a date, such as the year, month, or day, to analyze trends, categorize data, or group entries.
EDATE() and EOMONTH() Functions: Learn how to calculate future or past dates based on a specific interval, which is useful for project timelines, expiration dates, or monthly reports.
DATEDIF() Function: Master this hidden gem to calculate the difference between two dates in years, months, or days, useful for age calculations or service periods.
NETWORKDAYS() and NETWORKDAYS.INTL(): Calculate the number of working days between two dates, while excluding weekends and optional holidays, perfect for project planning or payroll calculations.
TEXT() Function: Format dates into any style you need, from short to long date formats, or even custom formats, for clean and readable reports.
WORKDAY() and WORKDAY.INTL() Functions: Calculate future dates excluding weekends and holidays, ideal for deadline calculations or project planning.
Real-Life Examples:
Calculating employee tenure or age based on birthdates.
Creating time-based reports that update automatically.
Setting project deadlines or milestones based on a start date.
Determining the number of business days between two dates for payroll or billing.
By the end of this video, you’ll be able to:
Efficiently manage and analyze date-based data in Excel.
Use date functions to automate and streamline your workflow.
Create dynamic reports, forecasts, and schedules that update automatically with current dates.