How to generate series of dates

Excel 365
Often you'll want to insert a series of dates into a worksheet. The most efficient way to enter a series of dates doesn't require any formulas - just use Excel's AutoFill feature.

To generate a series of dates, do the following:

   1.    Enter the first date.

   2.    Drag the cell's fill handle while pressing the right mouse button (right-drag the cell's fill handle).

   3.    Release the mouse button and select an option from the shortcut menu:

Data Series in popup in Excel 2016

Choose Series... to open the Series dialog box:

Series in Excel 2016

See also this tip in French: Comment créer une série de dates.

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How to generate series of dates

How to generate series of dates

Often you'll want to insert a series of dates into a worksheet. The most efficient way to enter a series of dates doesn't require any formulas - just use Excel's AutoFill feature.
How to generate series of dates

How to generate series of dates

Often you'll want to insert a series of dates into a worksheet. The most efficient way to enter a series of dates doesn't require any formulas - just use Excel's AutoFill feature.
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