Q208452: XCLN: How to Change Outlook Calendar/Task Date to 4-Digit Date

Article: Q208452
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): 8.0,8.01,8.02,8.03; WINDOWS:
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Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 22-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Outlook 97, versions 8.0, 8.01, 8.02, 8.03 
- Microsoft Outlook 98 
- Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.5 
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SUMMARY
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If you want to change the date format from mm/dd/yy to another format such as
yyyy/mm/dd in the Outlook Calendaring or Tasks date field, you have to change
the format through the Regional Settings tool in Control Panel.

MORE INFORMATION
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To make the change:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and double-click
  Regional Settings.

2. Click the Date tab.

3. Change the Short Date Style field to your preferred format.

Outlook Calendaring and Tasks should now display the date field in your selected
format.

Additional query words: 8.0 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.5

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbOutlookSearch kbOutlook97 kbOutlook97Search kbOutlook98Search kbZNotKeyword3 kbOutlook801 kbOutlook802 kbOutlook803
Version           : :8.0,8.01,8.02,8.03; WINDOWS:
Issue type        : kbinfo

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