How to Adjust Word Doc Date Stamps
A date stamp can be added and changed in documents created in Microsoft Word, a word processing software developed by Microsoft. The date stamp can display the year, month, date and time. A date stamp can be automatically updated each time the document is opened, or it can be permanent.
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Instructions
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Place the blinking text cursor in your Word document at the spot where you want to enter the date stamp.
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Click the "Insert" menu, and then click "Date and Time."
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A window will pop up with various options for inserting a date stamp. On the left, available formats are displayed, and the language can be changed with the drop-down menu on the right. Choose the format with the date and time display you wish to use, and choose the language you wish to use.
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If you want the date stamp to be updated automatically every time you open the document, check the "Update automatically" box.
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Tips & Warnings
The date and time stamp also can be inserted into headers and footers of the document.
