NOW

This function returns the current date and time.

Syntax

NOW()

Arguments

This function does not accept arguments.

Remarks

This function is updated only when the spreadsheet or cell containing the function is recalculated. This is a volatile function with version 2.5 or later.

Data Types

Does not accept data. Returns a DateTime object.

Examples

If it is 05:10:00 P.M., November 11, 2004, then:

NOW() gives the result November 11, 2004, 5:10pm

Version Available

This function is available in product version 1.0 or later. This function is a volatile function in version 2.5 or later.