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    Auto populate date

    Hello,

    Sorry if this has been asked before, I tried searching but couldn't find the answer. I have two columns: A and B. When A is filled then I need B to auto populate with the date and time.
    I have tried "=IF(A="","",NOW())" but the issue here is that when I fill any field in A, it will set the entire sheet to the current date time.

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    Re: Auto populate date

    Best bet is using a Change Event and VBA

    Right click on the sheet tab and "View Code"
    Paste this code in
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    Modify the range to fit your data. Close the Editor (no need to save, it's imbedded in your sheet)
    Enter something in A2. Does that work for you?
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    Re: Auto populate date

    Hey Chemist, I will give this a shot in a few minutes, I am currently in class. I'll see how that works.

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    Re: Auto populate date

    It works perfect, but when I try to delete A2 then B2 and B3 gets all buggy.
    Is there a way I can say if a delete happen then delete B2 as well instead of populating it with =Now()?

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