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DATE$ Function, DATE$ Statement
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 Returns the computer's current system date (DATE$ function - no parameters),
 or sets the current system date (DATE$ statement).
 
    DATE$[ = stringexpression$]
 
    ■ stringexpression$    Date expression in a valid format and range
                           (leading zeros may be omitted):
 
                           Format
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                           mm/dd/yy
                           mm/dd/yyyy
                           mm-dd-yy
                           mm-dd-yyyy (returned by the DATE$ function)
 
                           Ranges
                           (Inclusive)   Valid for
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                           01 - 12       mm (month)
                           01 - 31       dd (day)
                           1980 - 2099   yy or yyyy (year)
 
 See Also
    ◄Date and Time Command Summary►    ◄FORMAT$ Function►