Spread.NET 17 Formula Reference
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    This function is used to determine the current date and time. It returns a serial number that represents the current date and time in Excel. The results are updated each time a worksheet is opened or refreshed.

    Syntax

    NOW()

    Arguments

    This function does not accept arguments.

    Remarks

    This function is updated only when the spreadsheet or cell containing the function is recalculated. This is a volatile function with version 2.5 or later.

    Data Types

    Does not accept data. Returns a numeric value.

    Examples

    If it is 04:50:00 P.M. , February 14, 2019, then:

    NOW() gives the result 43510.70174

    Version Available

    This function is available in product version 1.0 or later. This function is a volatile function in version 2.5 or later.

    Note: If a user uses LegacyBehaviors.CalculationEngine, the NOW function will return the DateTime object instead of the serial numeric value. .

    See Also

    DATEVALUE | TIME | Date and Time Functions