Excel Formulas to Find the Last Updated Date Stamp ~ Quick Tricks!!
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Published: 2021-05-26 02:47:56

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Microsoft Excel does not provide an easy way to add a field to inform readers of when a file was last updated. This article will talk about ways to **find the last updated date stamp in Excel**. Let’s get into this article!! Get an official version of ** MS Excel**  from the following link: [https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel](https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel)

[![Last update date stamp to the date](https://geekexcel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Last-update-date-stamp-to-the-date.png)](https://geekexcel.com/excel-formulas-to-find-the-last-updated-date-stamp-quick-tricks/last-update-date-stamp-to-the-date/#main)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-45573">Last update date stamp to the date</figcaption>

## Generic Formula:

- You can use the below formula to find the last updated date in Excel.

**=”Last update: “& [TEXT](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-text-function-in-microsoft-excel-365/)(A1, “ddd, mmmm d, yyyy”)**

## Syntax Explanations:

- **TEXT** – In Excel, the **[TEXT function](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-text-function-in-microsoft-excel-365/)** helps to convert a number to text in the given format.
- **A1** – It specifies the input dates from your worksheet.
- **Comma symbol (,)** – It is a separator that helps to separate a list of values.
- **Parenthesis ()** – The main purpose of this symbol is to group the elements.

## Example:

Let’s consider the below example image.

- First, we will enter the input dates in **Column B**.
- Now we have to return the dates including the last update date stamp.

![Input Range](https://geekexcel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Input-Range-35.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-45576">Input Range</figcaption>

- Select any cell and type the above-given formula.

![Enter the formula](https://geekexcel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Enter-the-formula-82.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-45575">Enter the formula</figcaption>

- Finally, press  **ENTER**  to get the result out, if you need, drag the fill handle over range to apply the formula.

![Result](https://geekexcel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Result-76.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-45574">Result</figcaption>

## Closure:

Here, we have discussed the easy methods for **adding the last updated date stamp** to the given date in Excel. Leave a **comment** or reply below to let me know what you think!

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