QBasic 1.1: TIME$ Function

Explanation

TIME$ Function and Statement

The TIME$ function returns the computer's current system time. The TIME$ statement sets the current system time on your computer.

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Syntax

TIME$

TIME$ = stringexpression$

Description / Parameter(s)

stringexpression$

The time in one of the following forms:

hh	Sets the hour; minutes and seconds default to 00.
hh:mm	Sets the hour and minutes; seconds default to 00.
hh:mm:ss	Sets the hour, minutes, and seconds.

The TIME$ function returns a string in the form hh:mm:ss.

Example


PRINT TIME$
TIME$ = "08:00:58"    'Note: The new system time remains in effect until
                      '      you change it again.
PRINT "Time set to "; TIME$