Add Date In Footer Using Macros In Excel

Make sure your Excel has the Developer Tab enabled following this tutorial.

I explain how you can do this below step by step!

What does it do?

Add the current date to the footer

Copy Source Code:

</p>
<p>Sub AddDateInFooter()</p>
<p>'For this example, we are using the left footer to show the date<br />
With ActiveSheet.PageSetup<br />
.LeftFooter = &amp;quot;&amp;amp;amp;D&amp;quot;<br />
.CenterFooter = &amp;quot;&amp;quot;<br />
.RightFooter = &amp;quot;&amp;quot;<br />
End With<br />
ActiveWindow.View = xlNormalView</p>
<p>End Sub</p>
<p>

Final Result: 

Exercise Workbook:

Download excel workbookAdd-Date-In-Footer.xlsm

STEP 1: Go to Developer > Code > Visual Basic

STEP 2: Paste in your code and Select Save. Close the window afterwards.

STEP 3: Let us test it out!

Go to Developer > Code > Macros

Make sure your macro is selected. Click Run.

To check if the header did get added, go to File > Print:

Now you should be able to see the current date on your footer!

How to Add Date In Footer Using Macros In Excel

Bryan

Bryan Hong is an IT Software Developer for more than 10 years and has the following certifications: Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD): Web Developer, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Applications, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA).

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