Update Date automatically when I log data

Question

I have been filling out an excel sheet logging project information. I would like to know how to have to populate a cell with the current date when I update cells in the adjacent row in the same sheet. There is currently information in the adjacent cells but I want it to hold the date that I previously updated it with. Only when I update the information I want it to change

I have googled for logical operator information but I cannot seem to find a direct answer. If there is a VB macro I could I am open to any solutions. I have found information on the TODAY() function in excel as well but I do not know how to apply it my particular problem. Any references to VB macros or information would be helpful. Thank you.

Answer 1

Try this, Alt-F11 to launch the editor, right-click "Sheet1" (or your sheet name) and select add code, paste in something like this:

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
    Dim KeyCells As Range

    Set KeyCells = Range("B2:B10")

    If Not Application.Intersect(KeyCells, Range(Target.Address)) Is Nothing Then
        Cells(Target.Row, Target.Column - 1) = Now()
    End If
End Sub

If you type something into B2 to B10 then the adjacent column is updated with the current date.