Quick summary
Adding dates in Microsoft Excel is straightforward — you can type a date directly into a cell, use AutoFill to extend a date series automatically, and apply custom date formats using the Format Cells dialog. Excel's built-in date tools make it easy to manage and display date data consistently across your spreadsheet.
Steps
- Type a date into any Excel cell to get started.
- Drag down the cell handle to auto-fill the remaining cells with a sequential date series.
- If dates don't auto-arrange, click AutoFill Options and select Fill Series or your desired format.
- To change the date format, right-click the cell and select Format Cells.
- Choose your preferred date format from the dialog, then click OK to apply it.
- Drag down to autofill additional cells — the updated date format will apply automatically to all filled cells.
