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Calculate Sundays in Excel: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to calculate only Sundays in Excel with a simple formula and enhance your spreadsheets effectively.

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To calculate only Sundays in Excel, use the formula `=TEXT(A1,"dddd")="Sunday"`, assuming A1 contains the date you want to check. It returns TRUE if the date is a Sunday, and FALSE otherwise. For highlighting weekends in a list of dates, use Conditional Formatting with the same formula.

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  1. How do I highlight Sundays in Excel?

    Use Conditional Formatting with the formula `=TEXT(A1,"dddd")="Sunday"` to highlight all Sundays.

  2. Can I count the number of Sundays in a date range in Excel?

    Yes, use the formula `=SUMPRODUCT(--(TEXT(A1:A10,"dddd")="Sunday"))` where A1:A10 is your date range.

  3. What are some other useful date functions in Excel?

    Useful date functions include `TODAY()`, `NOW()`, `EDATE()`, and `EOMONTH()` for various date calculations.

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