Calculate the Difference Between Two Dates in Excel

This video tutorial explains how to calculate a person's age from their date of birth using Excel. It covers setting up a spreadsheet with names and birth dates, and using the DATEDIF formula combined with the NOW function to automatically calculate and update ages in years. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on implementing these functions and ensuring the spreadsheet remains current.

What is the main goal of the task described in the video?

• To sort names alphabetically

• To calculate ages from dates of birth

• To find the average age

• To list names in reverse order

Which Excel function is used to get the current date and time?

• NOW

• CURRENT

• DATE

• TODAY

What is the purpose of the DATE DIF formula in Excel?

• To format dates

• To calculate the difference between two dates

• To convert text to date

• To find the earliest date

In the DATE DIF formula, what does the 'Y' in speech marks represent?

• Years

• Hours

• Days

• Months

What is the first step in constructing the age calculation formula?

• Typing the person's name

• Selecting the date of birth

• Entering the current date

• Formatting the column

How can you apply the age calculation formula to multiple cells in Excel?

• Type the formula in each cell

• Copy and paste the formula

• Use the fill handle to drag the formula down

• Use the SUM function

What is the benefit of using the NOW function in the age calculation formula?

• It formats the date

• It highlights the cell

• It automatically updates the age

• It sorts the data