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Using Date and Time Functions in Excel
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Using Date and Time Functions in Excel

Taught in English

Andres Rodriguez

Instructor: Andres Rodriguez

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1.5 hours
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What you'll learn

  • Make basic calculations using date and time functions

  • Combine functions to compute other results

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Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1.5 hours
Learn at your own pace
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.5

(15 reviews)

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In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Extract the current date and time with the TODAY and NOW functions in Excel

  2. Calculate the time with the SECOND, MINUTE, HOUR, and TIME functions in Excel

  3. Create a date utilizing the DAY, MONTH, YEAR, and DATE functions in Excel

  4. Return specific month and day values with the EDATE, DAYS, and DAYS360 functions in Excel

  5. Generate the number of workdays between two dates with the NETWORKDAYS and NETWORKDAYS.INTL functions in Excel

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  • Available only on desktop

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