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datevalue
Converts a string or object that represents a date or time value into an integer in Salesforce Spiff. The integer represents the elapsed days since December 30, 1899. This function helps you compare date values more easily.

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Converts a string or object that represents a date or time value into an integer in Salesforce Spiff. The integer represents the elapsed days since December 30, 1899. This function helps you compare date values more easily.
| Available in: both Salesforce Classic (not available in all orgs) and Lightning Experience |
| Available in: Enterprise, Unlimited, and Developer Editions |
| Available for an additional cost in: Professional Edition with Web Services API Enabled |
datevalue(string_or_object)| Argument | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|
| string_or_object | Required | The string or object that represents a Date or Date & Time value. Strings must be in YYYY-MM-DD format, enclosed in double quotes. |
Convert the date August 1, 2023.
=datevalue("2023-08-01")This formula returns 45139, the number of days elapsed between December 30, 1899 and August 1, 2023.

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