# How to Display the Current Date and Time in MS Excel

> To display the current date and time in Microsoft Excel, navigate to the Formulas tab on the top menu bar, click Date & Time, and select the Now function from the available options to show the current date and time instantly.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-display-the-current-date-and-time-in-ms-excel/
Apps: Excel
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, go to the top menu bar and then click 'Formulas'.
2. Click 'Date & Time' afterwards.
3. Subsequently, choose the 'Now' function from the list of options.
4. After completing these steps, the current date and time will be displayed instantly.