YEAR Google Sheet Formula
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YEAR Formula Syntax
Example Use Case
Extracting the year component from a date value
Understanding the YEAR Formula
The YEAR function in Excel extracts the year component from a date value. It's a date component tool for isolation—like breaking down dates into parts or analyzing data by year.
YEAR("2023-03-15") returns 2023, extracting just the year. It takes a single date argument (as serial number or text), delivering the year as a four-digit number—useful for year-over-year analysis or conditional formatting.
Why Use YEAR?
YEAR isolates time periods—think annual reports or historical analysis. Its focused extraction enables year-based sorting, filtering, or calculations, helping you work with specific years across your data.
Example with Sample Data
| Date | Formula | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2023 | =YEAR("3/15/2023") | 2023 |
| December 25, 2022 | =YEAR("December 25, 2022") | 2022 |
| TODAY() | =YEAR(TODAY()) | [Current year] |
YEAR extracts the year: March 15, 2023 gives 2023. It's a year isolator.
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