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DATE$ Statement Details
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The DATE$ statement sets the current date in your computer's system. It
is the complement of the DATE$ function, which returns the current date.
 
DATE$
 
Usage Notes
    ■ When you change the date in your computer's system with the DATE$
      statement, the change remains in effect until you change the date
      again or reboot your computer.