Seconds Function

Syntax

the seconds or seconds()

Description

The seconds function returns an integer showing the number of seconds that have elapsed since Midnight, January 1, 1904. This seconds function can be used to obtain the amount of time that has elapsed in seconds between the starting and ending time of an event.

Notes

The seconds command can be abbreviated secs. _______________________________________ Examples: Type the following into the Message Box and press Enter: put the seconds into starttime Wait a few seconds. Then type the following lines into the Message Box and press Enter after each: put the secs into endtime put endtime - starttime into msg