OL98: How to Set the Outlook Calendar to 24-Hour Time (179488)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 98
This article was previously published under Q179488

SUMMARY

Military time uses a format based on 24 hours rather than 12. Time ocurring after 12:59 P.M. does not restart at 1:00, but continues through 23:59. For example, 1:00 P.M. is displayed as 13:00 in this format.

MORE INFORMATION

To set the Calendar in Outlook to military time, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Regional settings.
  3. Click the Time tab.
  4. In the Time Style list, click the format HH:mm:ss, then click OK.
  5. Close the Control Panel.
The times in the Calendar will now display using the 24-hour format.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/11/1999
Keywords:kbhowto KB179488
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