Tim, have a look here for ways to do it

http://www.cpearson.com/excel/datedif.htm#Age

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"Tim" wrote in message
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How can I create an age field in excel using birthday info and possibly
the
"today' function. I would not care if the answer is decimal or days as
long
as it makes sense. Thanks in advance. Tim