Hey there, my savvy spreadsheet creators! Today, I’m going to spill the beans on how to use the mighty JOUR function in Google Sheets. This powerful formula will help you extract specific day information from any given date effortlessly. So, let’s dive right in!
Unleashing the Power of the JOUR Function
The JOUR function in Google Sheets is a handy tool for retrieving the day from a given date. It comes in handy when you want to break down your data by day, regardless of the month. For instance, let’s say you’re analyzing your monthly income for the past three months. The JOUR formula allows you to calculate your daily income without breaking a sweat!
How to Use the JOUR Function in Google Sheets
- To begin, type
=JOURin a cell or go to “Insert” → “Function” (or use the Functions icon) → “Date” → “JOUR.” - Enter a date manually or refer to a cell containing a date.
- Press “Enter.”
The general syntax of the JOUR function is as follows:
- Date: The date from which the function extracts the day.
Imagine you’re looking at your income records, brimming with valuable date information. You’re curious to know which day you recorded each income. Check out the screenshot below to see how the JOUR function works its magic in Google Sheets.
As you can see, the formula is a breeze to use. The JOUR function requires only one argument: a date or a reference to a cell containing a date. In the example above, the JOUR function in cell E3 refers to cell D3, which contains “11/5/2022.” Consequently, the formula returns “5”. You can leverage this nifty information in column E for various purposes. For instance, you can count the number of transactions each day using the COUNTIF or COUNTIFS functions. Alternatively, you can sum the income per day per client using the SUMIF or SUMIFS functions. If you’re keen on learning more about these functions, check out these articles:
- How to Use SUMIF Function in Google Sheets
- SUMIFS Function in Google Sheets: Explained
- How to Use COUNTIF Function in Google Sheets
- How to Use COUNTIFS function in Google Sheets
Text Formatting and the JOUR Function in Google Sheets
If you’re itching to learn how to format text and specifically format it as a day in Google Sheets, hop on over to this page that explains the TEXT function: TEXTE Function in Google Sheets: Explained.
And there you have it, my friends! The JOUR function in Google Sheets is an invaluable tool for analyzing and manipulating your data. Now that you’ve unlocked this secret, go forth and create powerful spreadsheets like a pro. Remember to keep Crawlan.com bookmarked for more Google Sheets tips and tricks!
Until next time,
Your Spreadsheet Guru
