How to Use the EDATE Function in Excel

This guide explains how to use EDATE Function in Excel, including its syntax, required arguments, practical examples, and common errors.

Description: The function performs addition (subtraction) of the month on the specified date. Use this function to calculate the due date that matches the release date in the month.

Syntax: EDATE (start_date, months)

Inside:

- start_date: The date represents the start date to add or subtract month values.

- months: The number of months to be added to start_date, the following cases:

+ months> 0 -> Create new days in the future.

+ months <0 -> Create new date in the past.

Attention:

- Excel stores the date as a serial number to facilitate the calculation process.

- If the start_date value is not a valid date -> the function returns the #VALUE! Error value

- Where the value moths is not an integer -> it is truncated to an integer.

For example:

Calculate the value of the day after adding or subtracting 1 month value in the table below:

- In the cell to calculate enter the formula: = EDATE (E7, F7).

- Press Enter -> days after 1/1/2011 1 month is:

- Similarly copying the formula for the remaining values results:

- Where the value of months is not an integer -> it is truncated to an integer.

The above are instructions and some specific examples when working with EDATE function in Excel.

Good luck!