In Excel, the date format depends on the locale setting of the computer, e.g., the formula =TEXT(TODAY(),”YYYY-MM-DD”) only works correctly on computers set to English locales, and =TEXT(HEUTE(),”JJJJ-MM-TT”) works on computers with German locale settings. This makes worksheets with such functions not portable between computers with different locale settings.
This VBA macro adds =PORTABLE_TODAY() function, which fixes this problem and works on any computer.
Installation
In the worksheet, where you want to add this code, press Alt+F11, Press Insert > Module and paste the below code. Then save the worksheet and add the formula =PORTABLE_TODAY() wherever you require.