⌚ Dynamic Timestamps

Goal: Get the current system date/time.
These functions are Volatile: they update every time you make a change in the workbook.

TODAY()
Serial: -
--/--/--
NOW()
Serial: -
--:--:--
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💻 Formula Structure

=TODAY()
  • Args: None. Takes no input.
  • Result: Current Date (Time is always 00:00).
=NOW()
  • Args: None.
  • Result: Current Date AND Time.
Status:
Live

⚠️ Common Pitfalls

🚫 Static vs Dynamic
These formulas will change tomorrow. If you want to stamp a date permanently (like an invoice date), press Ctrl + ; instead.
⚠️ Performance
Having thousands of TODAY() formulas can slow down large sheets because they all recalculate constantly.