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mmarion
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Dec 28, 2020
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Auto update of time function

I am preparing a project log using excel and the now function. My problem is auto-updating of the worksheet results in time difference =0? How to do it? I usually want auto-update. I am not sure how to change this option? Can you help? Thank you.

Sincerely,
 MM

 

  • Don't actually hit the "+" key. The "+" key just means to hit/hold the other keys at the same time.

    Hold down the Ctrl and Shift keys, then hit the ":" key.

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  • JMB17's avatar
    JMB17
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    The NOW function is volatile and re-calculates whenever Excel re-calculates. You could use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+: to enter the time.
    • mmarion's avatar
      mmarion
      Copper Contributor

      JMB17 

       

      When I use the shortcut you described the insert menu opens and the two cells to the right have the current time inserted? This is unreal!  MM

      • JMB17's avatar
        JMB17
        Bronze Contributor
        Don't actually hit the "+" key. The "+" key just means to hit/hold the other keys at the same time.

        Hold down the Ctrl and Shift keys, then hit the ":" key.

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