Date update - like [TODAY] command

Question

I need to be able to display a date and warning based on today's date minus 5 days but I cannot use the [TODAY] command in SP 2013.  I was told that you can set up a workflow that allows a refresh in the list.  Can anyone guide me to a "How
To" on how to set up the workflow?  I assume this will need to be done in Developer?
thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Hi,
Could you provide more details about your requirement?
If you want to create a column to store and display the date before 5 days. You can use SharePoint Designer to create a workflow and add “Add Time to Date” action
to calculate the date.
The steps in details as below:
1. Create a column named “date”.
2. Open SharePoint Designer and create a list workflow.
3. Click Actions drop-down in the ribbon and select “Add Time to Date“ action.
4. Click Actions drop-down in the ribbon and select “Set Field in Current Item” action.
5. Settings of this workflow are as below, you could use it as a reference:
6. Click Workflow Settings in the ribbon.
7. Make sure “Start workflow automatically when an item is created” and “Start workflow automatically when an item is changed” is selected.
8. Save and publish the workflow.
A link about Creating a workflow by using SharePoint Designer 2013 for your reference:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/office/jj554671(v=office.15).aspx
Best regards
Patrick Liang
TechNet Community Support