YEAR Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice
YEAR is an Excel Date & Time function. Pulls just the year out of a date.
YEAR syntax
=YEAR(serial_number)
Arguments
serial_number: The date or time value to evaluate
When to use YEAR
YEAR is used in scheduling, deadline tracking, and reporting that spans specific date ranges.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the YEAR function do in Excel?
Pulls just the year out of a date.
What is the syntax of YEAR in Excel?
The syntax is =YEAR(serial_number). serial_number: The date or time value to evaluate.
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