How to Create a Date Format in Word
Microsoft Word's "Quick Parts" feature allows for customization of the content you use the most. This feature might be daunting if you're not familiar with basic programming concepts like regular expressions. However, it's never too late to learn the basics of such skills. And, with the growth of applications for your computer and your phone, you'll likely find yourself using these skills in other areas. Indeed, learning to use "Quick Parts" to create a date format in Word is likely just the beginning.
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Instructions
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Click the "Insert" tab to display the "Insert" ribbon.
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Click "Quick Parts." Select "Field."
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Select "Date and Time" from the "Categories" drop-down menu. Select the date type you wish to format from the "Field names" text area. Click on the "Field Codes" button.
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Type the following into the "Field codes" field: DATE \@ " "
Between the quotation marks you will insert your date formatting. "dddd" will display the day name (e.g., Thursday). "MMMM" will display the month name (e.g., January). "MM" will display the month number. "d" will display the day number (i.e., a number between 1 and 30). "YYYY" or "YY" will display the year as a number with 4 or 2 digits.
For example, typing "dddd, MMMM d" would display Thursday, January 7.
Click the "OK" button when done.
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