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Get same date next month

Excel formula: Get same date next month
Generic formula 
=EDATE(date,1)
Summary 

To get the same date next month from a given date, you can use the EDATE function.

In the example shown, the formula in cell B5 is:

=EDATE(B5,1)
Explanation 

EDATE can get the "same date" in the future or past, based on the number of months supplied. When 1 is given for months, EDATE gets the same date next month.

Same date in previous month

To get the same date in a previous month, use -1:

=EDATE(date,-1) // prior month

Author 
Dave Bruns
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