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.

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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.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does the MONTH function do in Google Sheets? The MONTH function returns the month as a number (1-12) from a specified date.
  2. How do I format dates in Google Sheets? You can format dates by selecting the cell, then going to Format > Number > Date.
  3. 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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