QBasic 1.1: DATE$ Statement

Explanation

DATE$ Function and Statement

The DATE$ function returns the computer's current system date. The DATE$ statement sets the current system date on your computer.

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Syntax

DATE$

DATE$ = stringexpression$

Description / Parameter(s)

stringexpression$	The date in one of the following forms: mm-dd-yy, mm-dd-yyyy, mm/dd/yy, mm/dd/yyyy.
The DATE$ function returns a string in the form mm-dd-yyyy.

Example


PRINT DATE$
DATE$ = "01-01-90"    'Note: The new system date remains in effect until
                      '      you change it again.
PRINT "Date set to "; DATE$