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Format cells as dates in Google Sheets

Complete “Format cells as dates” in Google Sheets.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 24 seconds

Quick answer

Complete “Format cells as dates” in Google Sheets.

Step-by-step

1

Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.

2

Format cells as datesComplete “Format cells as dates” in Google Sheets.

3

Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.

Shortcut or faster method

Select the full target range first. This avoids repeating the same change cell by cell.

Expected result

The sheet reflects format cells as dates.

Common mistake

Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.

Troubleshooting

Undo the last change, reselect the intended range, and try again. The sheet reflects format cells as dates.

Video transcript

Open the prepared practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Format cells as dates. Complete “Format cells as dates” in Google Sheets.
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
The sheet reflects format cells as dates.