3.9.9.2 Using the =TODAY() function in Excel

  1. Because Excel stores the "=today()" function as a six-digit number, you must use a particular process to use this function to check a date as part of a test.
  2. Enter the function "=today()" in a a different sheet to the one you are using for your data sets. You can enter it in the same sheet if you want to, but make sure that it has its own column. It must not be in one of the columns you will use as a data set.
  3. For example, your =today() function is in sheet one, cell G4.
  4. You want your date to appear as dd.mm.yyyy.
  5. In the column for your data set, enter the following formula:
    =text(Sheet1!G4, ''dd.mm.yyyy'')
  6. This will mean that the date will be treated as it appears with Excel.
    If you are using the =today() function, don't forget to open the Excel file before starting your test. Otherwise, the data from the last-opened state will be used.
    If you store your Excel files in your workspace, you will be able to open these directly in Jubula from the navigator view using the in-place editor.



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