Excel Function
DATE Function in Excel
Learn how to use the DATE function in Excel, understand the syntax and common use cases, and let ExcelGPT adapt the formula to your real workbook structure.
Syntax
DATE(year, month, day)Arguments
What each part of the formula does.
yearRequiredThe year portion of the date.
monthRequiredThe month portion of the date.
dayRequiredThe day portion of the date.
Examples
Build a quarter start date
=DATE(2026, 1, 1)Creates a valid Excel date for January 1, 2026.
Build a date from separate columns
=DATE(A2, B2, C2)Combines year, month, and day values from separate cells into a valid date.
Common mistakes
Check the argument order, data types, and references used in DATE.
Review whether ranges, blank cells, error values, or dynamic results are affecting the formula.
Validate the formula on a few sample rows before scaling it across the workbook.
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