Concatenate a Date in Excel

To concatenate a date in Excel, use the TEXT function. This function formats dates as text, enabling their use in concatenated strings for various applications such as mass mailings.

Using TEXT Function for Dates

The TEXT function requires two arguments to work. The first is the value, which in this case is the date you want to format. The second is the format_text argument, a string that Excel recognizes to display the date in the specified format.

Steps for Concatenation

First, identify the cell that contains the date you wish to concatenate. Then, determine the desired text format for the date. Use the TEXT function, inputting the cell reference as the value and a date format code as the format_text. Finally, concatenate the formatted date with other text using the ampersand (&) operator.

Example

Suppose the date is in cell A1, and you want to concatenate it with a greeting. Use the formula: = "Hello, today's date is " & TEXT(A1, "mmmm dd, yyyy"). This will combine the text with the date in a readable format.

Common Use Cases

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  Creating a single cell summary of a date and time for reports
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  Generating a consistent date-time format for data analysis
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  Combining separate date and time data for timestamping entries
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  Constructing a dynamic date reference for use in formulas
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  Forming a personalized date format for project timelines

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