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TODAY

Returns the serial number of today's date.

Date & TimeBeginner EssentialsDates & Time CalculationsMost Used

What it does

Returns the current date (updates when the workbook recalculates).

Syntax

TODAY()

Examples

Days until a date

Calculate days until the target date in A2.

FORMULA
=A2-TODAY()
RESULT
(varies)
SAMPLE DATA
A
1Target date
22026-02-01