how do i put formula to find difference between two dates

Put in C1: =B1-A1

where
A1 contains the start date, say: 01-May-2005
B1contains the end date, say: 10-May-2005

For the sample dates in A1 and B1, C1 will return: 9
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Bob Umlas
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how do i put formula to find difference between two dates

Put in C1: =B1-A1

where
A1 contains the start date, say: 01-May-2005
B1contains the end date, say: 10-May-2005

For the sample dates in A1 and B1, C1 will return: 9
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"Bob Umlas" wrote
Format the answer as General.

Thanks for the add-on, Bob !

I must have done up the formula in C1 first,
followed by the test date inputs in A1 and B1
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