How can I add or subtract months from a date using the EDATE function in Excel? To use the EDATE function you will need the starting date and the number of months to add or subtract.

Formulas are powerful tools for performing calculations and analyzing data in Excel. In this beginner’s guide, you’ll learn how to use formulas and explore some popular built-in functions.

Microsoft Excel's Month and Weekday functions output numeric values for a given date. The Month function results in the month numbers, such as "3" for March or "12" for December.