Here’s how you can use it to automatically add dates in Excel:

1. Select a cell and enter a date.
2. Hover the mouse over the bottom-right corner of the cell until the cursor changes to a small black cross.
3. Click and drag the cursor down the column to fill in the dates for the entire column. Excel will automatically fill in the remaining dates based on the increment between the two dates.

Tips for How to Insert Dates in Excel Automatically

• Use keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl + ; (semicolon) to quickly insert the current date.
• Format cells to display dates in your preferred style by right-clicking and selecting Format Cells.
• Use the AutoFill Options button to customize how dates are filled.
• Combine functions like TODAY () with conditional formatting to highlight dates.