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NOW function in Google Sheets

In cell G2, enter exactly this formula to demonstrate NOW: =NOW().

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

In cell G2, enter exactly this formula to demonstrate NOW: =NOW().

Step-by-step

1

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

2

NOW functionIn cell G2, enter exactly this formula to demonstrate NOW: =NOW().

3

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

Shortcut or faster method

Select the target cell, type or paste the formula in the formula bar, then press Enter.

Expected result

G2 contains the requested NOW formula.

Common mistake

Applying the change to more rows, columns, or cells than the task specifies.

Troubleshooting

Re-select G2 and repeat the final action. G2 contains the requested NOW formula.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Region	Status	Score	Notes
North	Open	8
South	Closed	5
East	Open	2
West	Closed	9

Video transcript

Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
NOW function. In cell G2, enter exactly this formula to demonstrate NOW: =NOW().
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
G2 contains the requested NOW formula.