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How do I call current computer time to a cell?
I want to enter today's date in cell A and have the computer
automatically enter the current time (from the computer clock) into cell B when cell A is filled in. I want the time to be 11:00 PM format. I am using Excel 2003 version |
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How do I call current computer time to a cell?
Hi,
You can use the NOW() function in cell B1. Once you have done so, press Ctrl+1 and in Number Category Custom Type delete the dd-mm-yyyy I.e. just let hh:mm remain. -- Regards, Ashish Mathur Microsoft Excel MVP www.ashishmathur.com "Carol G." <Carol wrote in message ... I want to enter today's date in cell A and have the computer automatically enter the current time (from the computer clock) into cell B when cell A is filled in. I want the time to be 11:00 PM format. I am using Excel 2003 version |
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How do I call current computer time to a cell?
the formula is =now()
it returns and ate and time as well. to show only the time, right click on the cell select "format cells", in the number tab (first one), in the category ;list , select time and on the right side, select the way you want to show your time- -- Kind Regards, Satti Charvak Only an Excel Enthusiast Noida, India "Carol G." wrote: I want to enter today's date in cell A and have the computer automatically enter the current time (from the computer clock) into cell B when cell A is filled in. I want the time to be 11:00 PM format. I am using Excel 2003 version |
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How do I call current computer time to a cell?
Hi,
To address your actual question: in B1 enter the formula =IF(A1<"",NOW(),"") Format this as previously described and copy it down as far as you wish. If this helps, please click the Yes button. Cheers, Shane Devenshire "Carol G." wrote: I want to enter today's date in cell A and have the computer automatically enter the current time (from the computer clock) into cell B when cell A is filled in. I want the time to be 11:00 PM format. I am using Excel 2003 version |
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How do I call current computer time to a cell?
Thank you for your reply. The formula works but how can I get it to not fill
in the time until the date is filled in, otherwise, what activates or calls the formula? This is for a spreadsheet that requires a list of dates, times and balances. Thank you. "Ashish Mathur" wrote: Hi, You can use the NOW() function in cell B1. Once you have done so, press Ctrl+1 and in Number Category Custom Type delete the dd-mm-yyyy I.e. just let hh:mm remain. -- Regards, Ashish Mathur Microsoft Excel MVP www.ashishmathur.com "Carol G." <Carol wrote in message ... I want to enter today's date in cell A and have the computer automatically enter the current time (from the computer clock) into cell B when cell A is filled in. I want the time to be 11:00 PM format. I am using Excel 2003 version |
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How do I call current computer time to a cell?
My guess is that you will not want the date or time to change once you have
entered them. Using the NOW and/or TODAY functions will not give you this permanence. While not automatic, are you aware of the short cut keys to enter the non-changeable date and time into a cell? To place the date, key in Ctrl+; (the Control key coupled with the semi-colon key). To place the time, key in Ctrl+Shift+; (the Control and Shift keys coupled with the semi-colon key). -- Rick (MVP - Excel) "Carol G." <Carol wrote in message ... I want to enter today's date in cell A and have the computer automatically enter the current time (from the computer clock) into cell B when cell A is filled in. I want the time to be 11:00 PM format. I am using Excel 2003 version |
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How do I call current computer time to a cell?
Hi Carol,
The NOW() function will update every time your sheet recalcs. Take a look here for a time stamp that will hold. http://www.mcgimpsey.com/excel/timestamp.html HTH Martin "Carol G." <Carol wrote in message ... I want to enter today's date in cell A and have the computer automatically enter the current time (from the computer clock) into cell B when cell A is filled in. I want the time to be 11:00 PM format. I am using Excel 2003 version |
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How do I call current computer time to a cell?
When I drag this formula down the page, it enters the time in every cell, even
those without a date in column A. This is the idea that I want (check for entry in Column A) but it doesn't work....yet. Any other ideas? Thanks. "Shane Devenshire" wrote: Hi, To address your actual question: in B1 enter the formula =IF(A1<"",NOW(),"") Format this as previously described and copy it down as far as you wish. If this helps, please click the Yes button. Cheers, Shane Devenshire "Carol G." wrote: I want to enter today's date in cell A and have the computer automatically enter the current time (from the computer clock) into cell B when cell A is filled in. I want the time to be 11:00 PM format. I am using Excel 2003 version |
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How do I call current computer time to a cell?
Use the formula:
=IF(LEN(A1)0,NOW(),"") it should work... -- Kind Regards, Satti Charvak Only an Excel Enthusiast Noida, India "Carol G." wrote: Thank you for your reply. The formula works but how can I get it to not fill in the time until the date is filled in, otherwise, what activates or calls the formula? This is for a spreadsheet that requires a list of dates, times and balances. Thank you. "Ashish Mathur" wrote: Hi, You can use the NOW() function in cell B1. Once you have done so, press Ctrl+1 and in Number Category Custom Type delete the dd-mm-yyyy I.e. just let hh:mm remain. -- Regards, Ashish Mathur Microsoft Excel MVP www.ashishmathur.com "Carol G." <Carol wrote in message ... I want to enter today's date in cell A and have the computer automatically enter the current time (from the computer clock) into cell B when cell A is filled in. I want the time to be 11:00 PM format. I am using Excel 2003 version |
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How do I call current computer time to a cell?
Thank you so much Rick. This is just what I needed. You guessed correctly
that I did not want the time to recalculate as this is a list of balances at a particular date and time. You nailed it even though I couldn't explain it! Thanks. "Rick Rothstein" wrote: My guess is that you will not want the date or time to change once you have entered them. Using the NOW and/or TODAY functions will not give you this permanence. While not automatic, are you aware of the short cut keys to enter the non-changeable date and time into a cell? To place the date, key in Ctrl+; (the Control key coupled with the semi-colon key). To place the time, key in Ctrl+Shift+; (the Control and Shift keys coupled with the semi-colon key). -- Rick (MVP - Excel) "Carol G." <Carol wrote in message ... I want to enter today's date in cell A and have the computer automatically enter the current time (from the computer clock) into cell B when cell A is filled in. I want the time to be 11:00 PM format. I am using Excel 2003 version |
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