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How to write an Excel formula containing text and the Today function?

I want a formula that yields the words "As of" plus today's date.
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William C Johnson

8/22/2022 - Mon
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Rob Henson

You could just apply a Custom format to the cell containing the date:

Formula = TODAY()

Format  "As of " mm/dd/yyyy   including the double quotes

The cell can then still be used in formulas as it will still be a number whereas adding the text in the cell converts it to text so any formulas that refer to it will have to allow for the text.
William C Johnson

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This is just what I was looking for.  I simply had the right idea but the wrong syntax.  Thank you.
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