How to Add a Date Picker Calendar to Cells in MS Excel
- George Apostolov
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How to Add a Date Picker Calendar to Cells in MS Excel: step-by-step guide
Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the cell where you want to add the date picker calendar.
After that, go to the top menu bar and click the 'Number Format' menu under the Home tab.
Choose 'Short Date' or 'Long Date' from the list of options.
After completing these steps, the date picker calendar will be automatically added to the selected cell. Simply click the cell twice to bring out the date picker.
Quick answer: To add a date picker calendar in Microsoft Excel, select your target cell, open the Number Format menu on the Home tab, and choose either Short Date or Long Date. Finally, double-click the selected cell to bring up the calendar.
About this Excel tutorial
Insert a calendar into your spreadsheet by selecting a cell, applying a date format from the Home tab, and double-clicking the Excel cell. This guide shows how to add a Date Picker Calendar to Cells in MS Excel in 4 steps, starting with "Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the cell where you want to add t..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the date picker calendar will be automatically added to t...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Excel interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add a Date Picker Calendar to Cells in MS Excel?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Excel data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Excel. Related guides: How to Add a Footer in Microsoft Excel, How to Add a Header in Microsoft Excel and How to Add a New Line Within the Cell in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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