How to Use the MONTH Formula in Google Sheets
Learn how to extract the month from a date in Google Sheets using the MONTH formula.
Video transcript
To extract the month from a date in Google Sheets, use the `MONTH` function. The formula is `=MONTH(date)`, where `date` is the cell containing the date. This returns the month as a number from 1 to 12.
Questions and answers
What does the MONTH function do in Google Sheets?
The MONTH function returns the month as a number (1-12) from a specified date.
How do I format dates in Google Sheets?
You can format dates by selecting the cell, then going to Format > Number > Date.
Can I extract the month from a date in a different format?
Yes, as long as the date is recognized by Google Sheets, the MONTH function can extract the month.
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