Google Sheets Date Picker: The Best Excel Alternative for a Drop-Down Calendar
Looking for an Excel date picker? Unfortunately, Excel has limited options for a drop-down calendar. But don't worry, we have an alternative for you - Google Sheets! In this beginner's tutorial, we'll show you a simpler and easier method to insert a date picker calendar into your spreadsheet using Google Sheets. Plus, we'll guide you on how to import and export .xlsx files in Excel format.
Forget about the complex options in Excel (as of July 2022) and follow along with this tutorial from a blank workbook. This method will give you a convenient drop-down/pop-up calendar for picking dates. It may not be suitable for everyone, but it's definitely worth a try!
If you're interested, check out our original date picker calendar videos for the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Excel:
32 bit version of excel: • Excel date picker: insert an excel date pi...
64 bit version of excel: • Excel date picker: insert an excel date pi...
To enhance your skills in working with dates in spreadsheets, we have a playlist dedicated to various tips and tricks. Did you know there are shortcuts for quickly inputting date and time in Excel? Check out our "Dates in Spreadsheets" playlist here: • Dates in spreadsheets: excel for beginners...
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