# MONTH

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## Content



This function returns the month corresponding to the specified date value.

## Syntax

MONTH(*date*)

## Arguments

Specify the date argument as a number (as in 37806.5) a string (as in "7/4/2003 12:00"), or a DateTime object, as in DATE(2003,7,4). For more details on the date inputs, refer to the discussion in [Date and Time Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functsdatetime).

## Remarks

The month is returned as an integer, ranging from 1 (January) to 12 (December).

## Data Types

Accepts numeric, string, or DateTime object data. Returns numeric data.

## Examples

`MONTH(L4)`
`MONTH(R4C12)`
`MONTH(366)` gives the result 12
`MONTH("12/17/2004")` gives the result 12

## Version Available

This function is available in product version 1.0 or later.

## See Also

[DAY](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsDtoG/FunctionDAY) \| [EOMONTH](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsDtoG/FunctionEOMONTH) \| [YEAR](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsTtoZ/FunctionYEAR) \| [Date and Time Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functsdatetime)