If Microsoft Excel does not recognize dates, then there is something wrong with the formatting. Use any of the methods mentioned here to format cells perfectly.

How can I add or subtract months from a date using the EDATE function in Excel? To use the EDATE function you will need the starting date and the number of months to add or subtract.

How to Automatically Insert the Date Onto a Spreadsheet. Microsoft Office Excel offers many tools and processes for automating actions in spreadsheets.

To ensure that a date column is used correctly, you can effectively insert a calendar in Excel, using an Excel date picker.

Does Excel auto-format dates in ways you find objectionable? Working at a cellular level can put things right.

Learn how to create date lists in Excel using autofill, formulas, and advanced techniques. Save time and boost efficiency with these tips ...

It's easy to change the date format in Microsoft Excel. You just need to use the "Date" drop-down menu, which gives you plenty of options.

In Microsoft Excel, learn how to report time values by the hour using the underlying date serial value.

Excel for the web now supports conditional formatting, and the interface is easier to use than the desktop edition. Susan Harkins shows you how to use it.

Excel's Date & Time functions help you calculate a day's serial number, move to a 360-day accounting calendar, and more. We cover Date, Days, Days360, Time, and Weekday ...