How To Fill In Dates In Excel

Filling in dates in Excel can be a repetitive task, requiring manual input or knowledge of specific functions. This guide provides straightforward steps for users looking to streamline date entries in their spreadsheets.

Learn how to auto-populate dates, use formulas for dynamic date ranges, and apply Excel's built-in tools to manage your calendar data efficiently. By understanding these techniques, you can save valuable time and reduce the potential for errors.

Additionally, we'll explore why Sourcetable offers a more user-friendly approach for managing dates compared to traditional Excel methods.

Excel: How to Fill in Dates

Using the Fill Handle

Create a list of sequential dates by selecting a cell with the first date. Drag the fill handle in any direction to autofill adjacent cells with dates. Dates sort from earliest to latest by default.

Utilizing the Fill Command

Select the cell with the first date, then the range of cells you want to fill. Choose Fill > Series > Date unit to generate sequential dates.

AutoFill Feature

Type the first date manually and use the AutoFill feature to create a series. This feature matches the initial date's format and can generate daily, workday, or annual series.

The SEQUENCE Function

For a formula-based approach, use the new SEQUENCE function. Apply the syntax =SEQUENCE(rows,[columns],[start],[step]) to generate a date series. Use variations in the 'step' argument to define the increment period for your dates, whether daily, weekly, or customized.

Creating Workday Sequences

To only include workdays in your date series, utilize the SEQUENCE paired with WORKDAY.INTL. This excludes Sundays or any specified non-workdays from your date sequence.

Generating Weekly or Monthly Series

Increment the 'step' argument of SEQUENCE by 7 for a weekly series. Use EOMONTH to create a monthly series. Adjust 'start' with DATE to precisely set your series' beginning.

Comparing Excel and Sourcetable for Data Management

Excel, a Microsoft spreadsheet program, excels in tasks such as data analysis, budgeting, and manipulation. However, it lacks native integration with multiple data sources and real-time collaboration without add-ons.

Sourcetable, while also a spreadsheet tool, is specifically engineered for modern data management. It centralizes data from over 100 applications into one interface, allowing growth teams and business operations to seamlessly access, query, and analyze data without coding skills.

The AI copilot in Sourcetable sets it apart from Excel by assisting users in formula creation and template design through a conversational chat interface, enhancing efficiency and reducing complexity in data tasks.

While Excel offers great versatility and depth in data analysis, Sourcetable's focused approach prioritizes streamlined business intelligence, making it a compelling tool for users who prioritize ease of data integration and collaboration.

Streamline Date Filling in Spreadsheets with Sourcetable

Efficiently managing date entries in Excel can be streamlined with Sourcetable. Leveraging AI capabilities, Sourcetable simplifies the process of filling in dates in spreadsheets. The intuitive interface, coupled with real-time data access through third-party tool integration, transforms the way teams work with data.

Automating reports and deciphering complex spreadsheet formulas is effortless with Sourcetable AI. This smart solution delivers answers to any questions you have about your data and goes beyond traditional spreadsheet functions.

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