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How to Add Date & Time to Notepad document

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By Cecilia
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Did you know that Notepad allows you to add the date and time to your Notepad document? Here's how to do it:

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Open Notepad.

  2. Step 2
     

    Click FILE > NEW.

  3. Step 3

    Put the cursor in the exact spot where you need the date and time.

  4. Step 4
     

    Click EDIT > TIME/DATE. You can also use the shortcut F5.

  5. Step 5
     

    You're done!

Tips & Warnings
  • Don't forget to save your document.
  • You can add the date and time anywhere in the document.
  • Unlike Microsoft Word which provides a lot of formats for the date and time, Notepad only has one.

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on 8/12/2008 Very useful info thank you for writing!

Cherst1031 said

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on 8/12/2008 Gotta love a simple way to do something, thanks!

Hapworth said

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on 8/12/2008 good to know.

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on 8/12/2008 A nice easy one!

oneloved said

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on 8/12/2008 That was quick! :)

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