In this case, we want days ignoring years so we supply “yd” for unit.

(For the full list of options, see theDATEDIFpage).

Once configured, the function is fully automatic and returns a result in the unit requested.

Excel formula: Get days between dates

The DATEDIF (Date + Dif) function is a “compatibility” function that comes from Lotus 1-2-3.

Excel won’t help you fill out the arguments for DATEDIF like other functions, but it will work…

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Excel DATEDIF function