Excel: Date Formulas Changing When Worksheet Is Opened

Last reviewed: November 29, 1994
Article ID: Q26454

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh, versions 1.x, 2.2, 3.0, 4.0

SUMMARY

In Microsoft Excel, if the NOW() function is used to calculate any date formulas, the calculations will change each time the worksheet is opened.

To prevent formulas from changing each time the worksheet is opened, use a static date instead of the NOW() function.

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Last reviewed: November 29, 1994
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