TODAY in English and Spanish
| English Excel | Spanish Excel | |
|---|---|---|
| Function name | TODAY | HOY |
| Syntax | =TODAY() | =HOY() |
| Example | =TODAY() | =HOY() |
Argument names are shown in English for reference. Spanish examples use the semicolon setting.
What TODAY does
Returns today’s date. Example: Shows the current date and updates when the sheet recalculates.
Semicolons, commas and decimals
Spanish versions of Excel separate arguments with a semicolon or a comma depending on the regional settings of the computer. With semicolons, decimals are written with a comma (3,14). With commas, decimals use a point (3.14). FormulaCheck converts both.
A common mistake
It changes every day, so it is not suitable for recording a fixed date.
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Why does my Spanish Excel use semicolons?
Spanish versions of Excel separate arguments with a semicolon or a comma depending on the regional settings of the computer. With semicolons, decimals are written with a comma (3,14). With commas, decimals use a point (3.14). FormulaCheck converts both.
What is a common mistake with TODAY?
It changes every day, so it is not suitable for recording a fixed date.