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*Numbers to the left of decimal point represent serial number of current date. | *Numbers to the left of decimal point represent serial number of current date. | ||
*Numbers to the right of decimal point represent serial number of current time. | *Numbers to the right of decimal point represent serial number of current time. | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Revision as of 15:02, 24 March 2014
NOW()
NOW() displays the serial number of current date and time.
Description
NOW()
- Dates are stored in the form of sequential numbers so that they can be used in calculations. e.g. January 1, 1900 is stored as serial number 1 and so on.
- Numbers to the left of decimal point represent serial number of current date.
- Numbers to the right of decimal point represent serial number of current time.
- This function does not have any arguments.
- TODAY() function can be used to display the serial number of today's date only.