How to use the CDATE Function (VBA)

Description

The Microsoft Excel CDATE function converts a value to a date.

Syntax

The syntax for the CDATE function in Microsoft Excel is:

CDate( expression )

Parameters or Arguments

expression

The value to convert to a date.

Applies To

• Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

Type of Function

• VBA function (VBA)

Example (as VBA Function)

The CDATE function can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.

Let's look at some Excel CDATE function examples and explore how to use the CDATE function in Excel VBA code:

Dim LstrDate As String
Dim LDate As Date

LstrDate = "Apr 6, 2003"
LDate = CDate(LstrDate)

In this example, the variable LDate would now contain the value 4/6/2003.