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How to Automatically Show Today’s Date in Excel with =TODAY()

Today’s Date in Excel

If you’re still typing the date manually in Excel — we need to talk 😅


There’s a simple function that auto-updates the date every single day:


Simple Excel date tracker with =TODAY() and current date circled, titled: 'No more typing the date!

✅ The Formula:

=TODAY()

Today’s Date in Excel

📌 Why This Is Amazing:

  • The date updates automatically

  • Useful for trackers, dashboards, attendance logs

  • Requires no coding, no formatting


🧠 Real-Life Use Cases:

  • ✅ Daily task planners

  • ✅ Deadlines and follow-ups

  • ✅ Time-stamped entries

  • ✅ Weekly reports with no manual editing


💡 Bonus Tip: Combine with conditional formatting to highlight overdue tasks!


🧙‍♂️ Stay tuned for Wednesday’s challenge using this formula in action!


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