Enter Static Date with a formula or macro

Is it possible to enter a static date with out using ctrl + ;. I want to be
able to have the date automatically generate when the user enters data in a
field and not have the date change when the system date changes.

Jason, use something like Sheet1.Range("A1") = Date

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Using Excel 2002 & 2003


"Jason Southco" <JasonSouthco@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E36E30C9-B38A-41AD-9D12-DC6B2D9730FF@microsoft.com...
> Is it possible to enter a static date with out using ctrl + ;. I want to
> be
> able to have the date automatically generate when the user enters data in
> a
> field and not have the date change when the system date changes.

I am kind of a novice... where do I put that? Within a macro?

"Paul B" wrote:

> Jason, use something like Sheet1.Range("A1") = Date
>
> --
> Paul B
> Always backup your data before trying something new
> Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it
> Feedback on answers is always appreciated!
> Using Excel 2002 & 2003
>
>
> "Jason Southco" <JasonSouthco@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E36E30C9-B38A-41AD-9D12-DC6B2D9730FF@microsoft.com...
> > Is it possible to enter a static date with out using ctrl + ;. I want to
> > be
> > able to have the date automatically generate when the user enters data in
> > a
> > field and not have the date change when the system date changes.
>
>
>

Jason,

Yes that would be in a macro, it would put the date in sheet1 cell A1 when
you run it,



To put in this macro, from your workbook right-click the workbook's icon and
pick View Code. This icon is to the left of the "File" menu this will open
the VBA editor, in Project Explorer click on your workbook name, if you
don't see it press CTRL + r to open the Project Explorer, then go to insert,
module, and paste the code in the window that opens on the right hand side,
press Alt and Q to close this window and go back to your workbook and press
alt and F8, this will bring up a box to pick the Macro from, click on the
Macro name to run it. If you are using excel 2000 or newer you may have to
change the macro security settings to get the macro to run. To change the
security settings go to tools, macro, security, security level and set it to
medium





Sub AddDate

'Will put the date in sheet1 cell A1

Sheet1.Range("A1") = Date

End Sub



if you are new to macros you may also what to have a look here on getting
started with macros

http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/getstarted.htm





If you want to put the date in a cell when you put data in another cell have
a look here for ways to do it.

http://www.mcgimpsey.com/excel/timestamp.html





If you need more help post back with more details of what you want to do.
--
Paul B
Always backup your data before trying something new
Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it
Feedback on answers is always appreciated!
Using Excel 2002 & 2003


"Jason Southco" <JasonSouthco@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E031E4EF-1F2A-4646-A69F-CB5CDC863EF2@microsoft.com...
>I am kind of a novice... where do I put that? Within a macro?
>
> "Paul B" wrote:
>
>> Jason, use something like Sheet1.Range("A1") = Date
>>
>> --
>> Paul B
>> Always backup your data before trying something new
>> Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it
>> Feedback on answers is always appreciated!
>> Using Excel 2002 & 2003
>>
>>
>> "Jason Southco" <JasonSouthco@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:E36E30C9-B38A-41AD-9D12-DC6B2D9730FF@microsoft.com...
>> > Is it possible to enter a static date with out using ctrl + ;. I want
>> > to
>> > be
>> > able to have the date automatically generate when the user enters data
>> > in
>> > a
>> > field and not have the date change when the system date changes.
>>
>>
>>