Synopsis:

This guide explains how to verify dates within an application.

Applicable to:

Verify the current date, previous dates or future dates. 

Prerequisite:

None.

How to: 

1. Below are the five date verification methods followed by an example of each:

   =TODAY()	places today’s date in the field
   =YESTERDAY()	places yesterday’s date in the field
   =TOMORROW()	places tomorrow’s date in the field
   =DAYS_AGO(X)	places the value of X number of days ago in the field
   =DAYS_FROM_NOW(X)	places the value of X number of days from now in the field

   NOTE:  The date syntax must be in ALL CAPS in order for the date function to work.

2. Using =TODAY()
   

   After saving the step

    
   
3. Using =YESTERDAY()
   

   After saving the step

    
   
4. Using =TOMORROW()
   

   After saving the step

    
   
5. Using =DAYS_AGO(5)
   

   After saving the step

    
   
6. Using =DAYS_FROM_NOW(365)
   

   After saving the step