XCLN: How to Change Outlook Calendar or Task Date to a 4-Digit Date Format (208452)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 97 8.0
  • Microsoft Outlook 97 8.01
  • Microsoft Outlook 97 8.02
  • Microsoft Outlook 97 8.03
  • Microsoft Outlook 98
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
This article was previously published under Q208452

SUMMARY

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

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.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:11/3/2004
Keywords:kbinfo KB208452
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