Examples for the excel today formula
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
TODAY syntax pattern
=TODAY()Use this TODAY pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.
TODAY in a worksheet
=TODAY()Returns the current local date.
When to use TODAY
Use TODAY when you need to return the current local date.
- Construct dates, times, and durations.
- Extract time parts and shift dates for reporting.
How TODAY works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, TODAY follows the syntax TODAY(). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common TODAY mistakes
Most TODAY issues come from mismatched argument types, ranges that do not cover the intended data, or optional parameters being omitted when the default behavior is not what you expected.
- Check each required parameter before copying the formula across a sheet.
- Confirm that ranges line up with the rows or columns you intend to analyze.
- Use Quadratic AI to explain or debug the formula when the result looks wrong.