Return the current date and time

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1	=TODAY() = Thursday 01 January 2026
2	=NOW() = Thursday 01 January 2026 08:34:22

Built-in Functions

NOW - The date serial number of the current system date and time.

Shortcut Keys

(Ctrl + ;) - Enters the current date into the active cell and applies the format "dd/mm/yyyy" (Regional Settings). This is static and will not update.
(Ctrl + Shift + ;) - Enters the current time into the active cell. This is static and will not update.

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