What type of data does the NOW function provide?

The NOW function provides dynamic data, which is data that constantly updates to reflect the current date and time based on the system clock of the computer or device being used. When the NOW function is entered into a spreadsheet, it returns the present date and time, and this value will change whenever the worksheet is recalculated. This means that as time progresses, the data produced by the NOW function will automatically reflect the most current timestamp.

In contrast, static data does not change once it's entered, historical data refers to past records that do not update, and binary data is a type of data that can only hold two possible values, commonly 0 and 1. These other types do not apply to the functionality of the NOW function, which is inherently designed to provide a continually updating representation of the current date and time.