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How to Use DATEVALUE() in Google Sheets

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Converts a provided date string in a known format to a date value.

How To Actually Use DATEVALUE() in Sheets

DATEVALUE(date_string)

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In cells B1:B10, enter date strings in the format 'MM/DD/YYYY'. Use the DATEVALUE formula in cells C1:C10 to convert these strings to date values.

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