DAY Function in Excel: Explained

In this article, you will learn how to use the DAY formula in Excel.

What is the DAY formula in Excel?

The DAY function in Excel is used to extract the day of the month from a date value. It is a useful tool for working with dates in Excel and can help to simplify a variety of tasks where the day information is useful.

When is the DAY function beneficial in Excel?

The DAY formula in Excel is used in multiple scenarios, please see below for some common uses of the DAY function:

1. Date analysis: When working with large datasets that include date information, the DAY function can help to isolate specific days of the month for analysis. This can be helpful when working with deadlines or other time-sensitive tasks.
2. Conditional formatting: You can use the DAY function as part of a conditional formatting formula to highlight cells that contain a specific day of the month.
3. Creating custom date formats: By combining the DAY function with other date functions (such as MONTH and YEAR), you can create custom date formats to suit your needs.
4. Data entry: When entering dates manually, the DAY function can help to ensure that the day portion of the date is entered correctly. You can use data validation rules to limit input to a valid day value (1-31).

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How to use the DAY formula in Excel

1. Select the cell where you want to display the day.
2. Type the following formula into the cell: =DAY(
3. Enter the cell reference or date value after the open parenthesis and then close the parenthesis.
4. The cell should now display the day value from the input.

Syntax: 

=DAY(serial_number)

where input is the date from which you want to extract the day.

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See below for how the formula is used:

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