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DAY

The DAY function in Google Sheets is a useful tool to extract the day of the month from a specific date in numeric format. Whether you need to analyze sales data, track project deadlines, or manage personal appointments, the DAY function simplifies the task. Explore our comprehensive guide to master its application.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: DAY(date)

Parameters:

  • date: The date from which you want to extract the day of the month.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using DAY with a specific date:
    • Example: =DAY("2022-05-15")
    • Result: 15

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Project Management: Determine the day of the month for project milestones.
  2. Leave Tracking: Calculate the number of days taken off in a month.
  3. Event Planning: Identify the day of the month for important events.

Related Functions

  • DATE: Create a date based on year, month, and day values.
  • MONTH: Extract the month from a specific date.
  • YEAR: Get the year from a given date.

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