Excel tip: How to create a sequence of dates in Microsoft Excel
Need to create a sequence of dates? It’s very easy using Excel’s AutoFill feature.
Step 1.
Enter a date in a cell (It has to be recognised as a date).
Step 2.
In the cell below, enter the next date in the sequence. The example below shows two dates a fortnight apart.
Step 3.
Select both cells.
Step 4.
Hover over the AutoFill handle in the bottom right corner of the selection.
Step 5.
Drag the AutoFill handle down as many cells as you need to go. You create a sequence of dates. No need to work out when the next date in the sequence is going to be.
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