Excel Age Calculation Techniques

This video tutorial demonstrates how to calculate a person's age in Excel using two methods. The first method involves using the integer function to convert days to years and lock cells for accurate calculations. The second method uses the YEARFRAC function to determine the year fraction between two dates. The tutorial also covers formatting techniques to enhance the spreadsheet's appearance. By the end, viewers will understand how to calculate age using Excel formulas and apply basic formatting.

What is the first step in setting up the Excel sheet for age calculation?

• Calculating the age

• Entering the current date

• Adjusting the width and height of the columns

• Formatting the cells

Which Excel function is used to get the current date?

• CURRENT()

• TODAY()

• DATE()

• NOW()

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How do you calculate the age in days using the first method?

• Add the date of birth to the current date

• Divide the date of birth by the current date

• Subtract the date of birth from the current date

• Multiply the date of birth by the current date

Why is 365.25 used instead of 365 in the age calculation?

• To account for leap years

• To make the calculation easier

• To round up the age

• To include weekends

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What does the integer function do in the age calculation?

• Rounds the age up to the nearest whole number

• Rounds the age down to the nearest whole number

• Calculates the exact age

• Converts the age to months

What issue arises when dragging the formula without locking the current date cell?

• The formula will not calculate correctly

• The current date will change

• The date of birth will change

• The age will be negative

What is the purpose of the YEARFRAC function in the second method?

• To calculate the age in months

• To find the fraction of the year between two dates

• To convert the age to days

• To round the age to the nearest year

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Which basis is used in the YEARFRAC function for age calculation?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 0

What is the final step in the video after calculating the age?

• Recalculating the ages

• Formatting the Excel sheet

• Changing the font

• Adding more names

What background color is used for formatting in the video?

• Yellow

• Green

• Purple

• Red