Insert a Date Picker in Google Sheets and Excel （Easy ways）
Date pickers provide a convenient way for users to select a date from a calendar interface, minimizing input errors and improving data accuracy. In this guide, you’ll learn step-by-step how to insert a date picker in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.
Insert date picker in Google Sheets
Insert date picker in Microsoft Excel
Insert date picker in Google Sheets with Data validation
Google Sheets does not have a traditional date picker button, but it automatically enables a date picker when a cell is set with date validation.
- Click Data > Data validation, see screenshot:
- In the Data validation dialog box:
- (1.) Click
button to select a list of cells where you want to insert the date picker; - (2.) Then choose Date from the Criteria drop down, and then go on selecting is valid date in the drop down beside the Date option.
- (1.) Click
- Then click Save button to close this dialog, and now, when you double click on the selected cells, a date picker will be popped out as following screenshot shown:
button to select a list of cells where you want to insert the date picker;
Insert date picker in Microsoft Excel
Unlike Google Sheets, Excel doesn't automatically provide a built-in date picker for regular cells. However, if you have Kutools for Excel, its powerful Date Picker feature adds an intuitive calendar popup to any selected cell—making date entry faster, easier, and error-free.
After installing Kutools for Excel, please do as this:
- Click Kutools > Content > Date Picker, see screenshot:
- Now, when you click on any selected cell, a small calendar icon will appear beside it.
- Click the calendar icon to expand a calendar. Then, select and click your desired date from the calendar to insert it to cell.
- If you check the Auto Popup option in the calendar, the calendar window will remain visible as you click different cells — allowing for quick and seamless date selection.
- The Date Picker offers three activation modes: Smart Enable, Enable only for date cells, and Enable for all cells. Choose the mode that best fits your workflow to enhance both efficiency and user experience.
- To turn off this feature, simply go to Kutools > Content and click Date Picker again.
📝 Conclusion
Whether you're working in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel, adding a date picker can greatly streamline data entry and reduce input errors. Google Sheets offers a simple built-in calendar through data validation, while Excel users can take advantage of enhanced tools like Kutools for Excel for a seamless calendar popup experience. Choose the method that best fits your workflow and enjoy faster, more accurate date input across your spreadsheets. If you're interested in exploring more Excel tips and tricks, our website offers thousands of tutorials to help you master Excel.
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