How to choose date from calendar in Google sheets?

Choosing a Date from the Calendar in Google Sheets

Step 1: Set up a Date Range

Before you can choose a date from the calendar, you need to set up a date range in Google Sheets. This can be done by:

• Using the =DATE() function: =DATE(A1:A10)
• Creating a table with dates: Create a table with the following columns: Date, Month, Year
• Using a script to generate dates: Write a script to generate dates for a range of dates

Step 2: Choose a Date Format

Once you have set up a date range, you need to choose a date format. You can choose from:

• Long Date Format: dd/mm/yyyy
• Short Date Format: mm/dd/yyyy
• Extended Date Format: yyyy-mm-dd

Choosing the Date Format

Format	Description
Long Date Format	Prints dates in the format dd/mm/yyyy
Short Date Format	Prints dates in the format mm/dd/yyyy
Extended Date Format	Prints dates in the format yyyy-mm-dd

Step 3: Convert the Date to a Date Value

You need to convert the chosen date format to a date value that can be used in your script or formula. Here’s how to do it:

Format	Conversion
Long Date Format	=DATE(Year, Month, Day)
Short Date Format	=DAY(DATE(Year, Month, Day))
Extended Date Format	=DATE(YEAR, MONTH, DAY)

Example 1: Using the =DATE() function

Suppose you want to generate dates for the year 2022, with the month January, and the day 10. You can use the following formula:

=DATE(2022, 1, 10)

This will return the date 10/1/2022.

Example 2: Using a Script to Generate Dates

You can also use a script to generate dates for a range of dates. For example:

Sub GenerateDates()

    Dim dates As Date

    Dim i As Integer

    For i = 1 To 365

        dates = DateAdd(Days, i - 1, "#/01/2022")

    Next i

    Cells(1, 2).Value = Dates

End Sub

This script will return a list of dates for the year 2022, with the month January, and the day 10.

Step 4: Filter the Dates

Once you have generated the dates, you need to filter them to choose the desired date. Here’s how to do it:

Method	Description
Using Filter() function: =Filter(A1:A10, A1:A10>=DATE(A1:A10, 1, 1))
Using ArrayFilter() function: =ArrayFilter(A1:A10, {'<', "Date", ">"})
Using a VLOOKUP: =VLOOKUP(A1, A1:A10, 2, FALSE)

Example 3: Using Filter() function

Suppose you want to choose the date that is equal to the day 10, January 2022. You can use the following formula:

=Filter(A1:A10, A1:A10>=DATE(A1:A10, 1, 1))

This will return the row number of the date that is equal to the day 10, January 2022.

Example 4: Using ArrayFilter() function

Suppose you want to choose the date that is less than the day 10, January 2022. You can use the following formula:

=ArrayFilter(A1:A10, {"<", "Date", ">"})

This will return the row numbers of the dates that are less than the day 10, January 2022.

Example 5: Using a VLOOKUP

Suppose you want to choose the date that is equal to the day 10, January 2022, in the first column of a table. You can use the following formula:

=VLOOKUP(A1, B1:C10, 2, FALSE)

This will return the value of the date in the first column.

Conclusion

Choosing a date from the calendar in Google Sheets is a straightforward process that involves setting up a date range, choosing a date format, converting the date to a date value, filtering the dates, and using formulas to choose the desired date.

By following these steps and using the correct formulas, you can select the date that best suits your needs. Whether you need to generate dates for a report, create a calendar, or perform some other calculation, Google Sheets makes it easy to choose the date from the calendar.

Additional Tips

• You can also use other functions such as IF and IFERROR to filter and choose the date based on specific conditions.
• You can use VLOOKUP, INDEX, and MATCH to find the desired date in a table.
• You can also use named ranges to create a dynamic date range and make your code more efficient.