How about putting this in Q1:
=IF(Q80="closed",NOW(),"")
Keep in mind that NOW() returns the current date and updates every time the
spreadsheet recalculates. So, if you type "closed" in Q80 on 3/25/2006 and
then open the workbook on 3/26/2006, the date in Q1 will be 3/26/2006.

If you need a static date, take a look at:
http://www.mcgimpsey.com/excel/timestamp.html
This will get you started developing a solution.

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tj


"WYN" wrote:

good day all,i need a formula to do the following.=if(q80=closed,q1=now())
i want q1 to show the date by entering the word closed in cell q80? any help
is appreciated.
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wynb