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Excel - Automatic date changer

Kieran Grant 0 Reputation points
2024-09-26T09:57:18.4766667+00:00

Hi

I'm trying to have one date that changes once that date is reached, adding 4 weeks to it.

example:

starting with the cell displaying 18 Oct 24

when it actually gets to that date, the cell adding 4 weeks to it, displaying 15 Nov 24

this action happening automatically

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  1. Barry Schwarz 3,071 Reputation points
    2024-09-27T19:13:03.2466667+00:00

    You can write a macro that will execute whenever you open the workbook. The macro can check the cell's value against today's date and take the appropriate action.

    See https://trumpexcel.com/vba-events/ for information on event driven macros.

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