Why you need this
Creates a valid date from individual year, month, and day components. Prevents date format errors.
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=DATE(year, month, day)
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Quick context
- • Works in both Excel and Google Sheets.
- • Use when you need consistent, auditable results.
- • Copy the snippet above and adjust only the ranges.
When to use
Learn how to use the Excel DATE Formula.
Disclaimer: While we strive for accuracy, these formulas are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Please verify all results before use.
Common Mistakes
- ✕ Month > 12 rollover. Entering 13 for the month creates 'January of the next year'. This is a feature, but often confusing if you expected an error.
Best Practices
- ✓ Use for date assembly. Use this function when importing data where Day, Month, and Year are in separate text columns.
Scalability Warning
Storing dates as text is a major cause of reporting errors.
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