how to add date picker in google sheets
IN SUMMARY
Google Sheets does not have a built-in date picker feature, but you can create one using a combination of data validation and custom formulas. This allows you to select dates from a pop-up calendar instead of manually typing them in.
Setting Up Data Validation
Highlight the cell(s) where you want to be able to select dates from a calendar pop-up. This can be a single cell or a range of cells.
Go to 'Data' > 'Data Validation' and choose the 'Criteria' option as 'Date'. This will restrict the cell(s) to only accept date values. You can also set a specific date range if needed.
After setting the criteria, click 'Save' to apply the data validation rule to the selected cell(s). This will enable a small dropdown arrow to appear in the cell(s).
Using the Date Picker
When you click the dropdown arrow in the cell, a calendar pop-up will appear, allowing you to select a date visually instead of typing it in.
Use the arrows in the calendar pop-up to navigate between months and years. Once you've found the desired date, simply click on it to insert it into the cell.
If you want to change the date format (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY), you can do so by going to 'Format' > 'Number' and selecting the desired format from the 'Date' options.
Advanced Options
Instead of data validation, you can create a custom formula that generates a date picker pop-up. For example, the formula '=DATEVALUE(CONCATENATE(YEAR(TODAY()),"/",MONTH(TODAY()),"/",DAY(TODAY())))' will create a date picker pre-filled with today's date.
There are various third-party add-ons available for Google Sheets that provide more advanced date picker functionality, such as allowing inline date selection or creating custom date ranges.
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