Extracting specific time components from a date is essential for data analysis and reporting. You can achieve this easily using the MONTH, YEAR, or TEXT functions.
Bunun yerine yapay zekâ ile yapPrepare your data
Ensure your dates are stored in a standard date format in a column, such as column A.
Use the MONTH and YEAR functions
In a new cell, enter '=MONTH(A2)' to get the month number or '=YEAR(A2)' to get the year.
Use the TEXT function for custom formatting
To get the month name, use '=TEXT(A2, "mmmm")' or for a combined format, use '=TEXT(A2, "mmmm-yyyy")'.
Apply to the rest of the column
Double-click the fill handle at the bottom-right corner of the cell to apply the formula to the entire column.
=TEXT(A2, "mmmm yyyy")The MONTH function is designed to return the month index (1-12). Use the TEXT function with the "mmmm" format code if you need the full month name.