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Elizabeth2323
Brass Contributor
Jan 10, 2024

SharePoint List - Calculated Field Issue

I'm looking for a way to ensure list items are updated timely, so I created a calculated field with =SUM(TODAY()-Modified). It looks like sometimes it's calculating correctly, but other times it's not. 

 

I also have a field to calculate the number of days since the list item was created, =SUM(TODAY()-Created), which is only sometimes calculating correctly. 

 

Any help is appreciated. 

 

Incorrect calculation:

Correct calculation (even though there is -1, I'm chalking that up to the fact that the modified includes the time and today() does not:

 

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  • ganeshsanap's avatar
    ganeshsanap
    MVP
    Jan 11, 2024

    Elizabeth2323 If you want the difference between two dates in "days", you can use formula like this:

     

    =DATEDIF([Column1], [Column2],"d")

     

    For your requirements, try using this: 

     

    =DATEDIF(TODAY(),[Created],"d")

     

    Note:

    1. Sometimes comma( , ) does not work in formula (it is based on language or regional settings on your site). So in that case use semicolon( ; ) instead of comma( , ).
    2. Use correct display name of your SharePoint columns in above formula.
    3. Wrap column names inside [] if your column name has space in it. For example: [My Column Name].

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