How to Use the DATEDIF Function in Excel to Calculate Date Differences
Learn how to create and use the DATEDIF function in Excel to calculate the difference between two dates in days, months, or years easily.
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To create a DATEDIF function in Excel, you'll need to input three parameters: start date, end date, and the unit type. Here’s how: 1. Decide on the two dates you wish to calculate the difference between. 2. In a new cell, type in =DATEDIF(Start_Date, End_Date, "D"). Replace 'Start_Date' and 'End_Date' with your actual dates and choose a unit type ('D' for days, 'M' for months, 'Y' for years, etc.). 3. Press Enter, and Excel calculates the difference based on your specified units.
FAQs & Answers
- What does the DATEDIF function do in Excel? The DATEDIF function calculates the difference between two dates in various units such as days, months, or years.
- How do I write a DATEDIF formula in Excel? You write the formula as =DATEDIF(start_date, end_date, unit), where unit can be 'D' for days, 'M' for months, or 'Y' for years.
- Can DATEDIF calculate differences in months and years? Yes, by specifying 'M' for months or 'Y' for years as the unit in the DATEDIF function, Excel will return the difference accordingly.