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MONTH
A medium date-part formula for pulling a specific piece out of a date value.
Syntax
=MONTH(...)Step-by-step explanation
- 1Use a date or time formula when the result should update automatically.
- 2Place the function in the cell where you need a live date or time value.
- 3Format the cell if needed so the output is easy to read.
Common mistakes
Passing in text that is not a real date
Using the result without checking formatting
Choosing the wrong date part for the task
Example table
A quick scenario to connect the syntax to the result.
| 12 | 18 |
| 8 | 68 |
Formula
=MONTH(A1:B2)
Result
68
Worked example
- 1Read the sample data first so you know what the formula needs to solve.
- 2Enter =MONTH(A1:B2) in the result cell and press Enter.
- 3Check that the output matches 68.
Practice area
Use MONTH when you need one part of a date for grouping, labels, or analysis.
Match against the syntax block above.