Are you tired of manually listing all the dates between a start date and an end date in your Google Sheets? Well, fret no more! I have an incredible custom-named function called LIST_ALL_DATES that will do all the hard work for you.
What is LIST_ALL_DATES?
The LIST_ALL_DATES custom-named function is specifically designed to list all the dates between a start date and an end date in your Google Sheets. It even allows you to assign values from another cell or range corresponding to the start and end dates.
Imagine the time and effort you’ll save by using this function. No more manually typing out each date or copying and pasting. Let your sheet do the heavy lifting!
Let’s take a look at some examples to better understand the power of this named function:
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List all dates between a start date and an end date.
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List all dates between multiple start dates and end dates.
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Include an additional value in the list of dates.
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Include additional values from multiple ranges in the list of dates.
As you can see, the possibilities are endless. You can customize your list of dates to include additional values based on your specific needs.
Syntax and Arguments of the LIST_ALL_DATES Named Function
To use the LIST_ALL_DATES function, you’ll need to understand its syntax and arguments. Here’s a breakdown:
Syntax:
LIST_ALL_DATES(start_date_range, end_date_range, additional_range)Arguments:
- start_date_range: A date or date range that contains the start date(s).
- end_date_range: A date or date range that contains the end date(s).
- additional_range: The cell or range that contains the value(s) to assign to the list of dates.
You can include more than one column in the additional_range by combining them using the ~ delimiter. For example, C2:C~D2:D.
If you don’t want to include additional values, simply specify a blank cell or range in the third argument.
It’s worth noting that the function returns date values. To retain the correct date format, select the result and apply Format > Number > Date.
Formula Examples
Let’s dive into some formula examples to help you get started:
Example 1:
=LIST_ALL_DATES(A3,B3,"")In this example, we only have a start date (A3) and an end date (B3). To exclude additional values, we specify “” as the third argument.
Example 2:
=ArrayFormula(LIST_ALL_DATES(E3:E,F3:F,iferror(E3:E/0)))Here, we use the ArrayFormula function to accommodate the virtual blank column created by the iferror(E3:E/0) formula. If you prefer using a blank column, you can use the LIST_ALL_DATES formula with a direct reference to the blank column, like this:
=LIST_ALL_DATES(E3:E,F3:F,J3:J)Example 3:
=LIST_ALL_DATES(A3,B3,C3)In this example, we include an additional value from cell C3.
Example 4:
=LIST_ALL_DATES(G3:G,H3:H,I3:I)Here, we include additional values from ranges G3:G, H3:H, and I3:I.
How Can We Specify More Than One Additional Range?
You might be wondering if it’s possible to include more than one additional range in the formula. The answer is yes!
Let’s say you have start dates in column A, end dates in column B, tasks in column C, and man-hours in column D. To list all dates and include tasks and man-hours, you can use the following formula:
=ArrayFormula(LIST_ALL_DATES(A3:A,B3:B,C3:C&D3:D))By combining the tasks and man-hours using the ~ delimiter, you can easily include multiple additional columns.
And there you have it! With the LIST_ALL_DATES named function, you can effortlessly list all dates between start dates and end dates in your Google Sheets. Say goodbye to manual labor and hello to efficiency!
To learn more about importing and using this function, check out the Named Functions guide.
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