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MS Excel: How to use the CDATE Function (VBA)

This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel CDATE function with syntax and examples.

Description

The Microsoft Excel CDATE function converts a value to a date.

The CDATE function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a Data Type Conversion Function. It can be used as a VBA function (VBA) in Excel. As a VBA function, you can use this function in macro code that is entered through the Microsoft Visual Basic Editor.

Syntax

The syntax for the CDATE function in Microsoft Excel is:

CDate( expression )

Parameters or Arguments

expression
The value to convert to a date.

Returns

The CDATE function returns a date value.

Applies To

  • Excel for Office 365, Excel 2019, Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

Type of Function

  • VBA function (VBA)

Example (as VBA Function)

The CDATE function can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.

Let's look at some Excel CDATE function examples and explore how to use the CDATE function in Excel VBA code:

Dim LstrDate As String
Dim LDate As Date

LstrDate = "Apr 6, 2003"
LDate = CDate(LstrDate)

In this example, the variable LDate would now contain the value 4/6/2003.