=MIN(A2:B2)

Copy down as needed.

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Biff
Microsoft Excel MVP


"Elaine" wrote in message
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Hello,

I have 2 dates, not in any order. I would like to create a formula to give
me the earliest date of the 2.

Example:

A B C
1 Date1 Date2 Result/Answer
2 4/20/08 1/20/08 1/20/08
3 2/28/08 5/10/08 2/28/08
4 5/7/08 2/14/08 2/14/08

I thank you in advanced for your continued support.
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Respectfully... Elaine