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 Returns the computer's current system time (TIME$ function - no parameters),
 or sets the current system time (TIME$ statement).
 
    TIME$[ = stringexpression$]
 
    ■ stringexpression$    Time expression in a valid format and range
                           (leading zeros may be omitted):
 
                           Format
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                           hh
                           hh:mm
                           hh:mm:ss (returned by the TIME$ function)
 
                           Ranges
                           (Inclusive)   Valid for
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                           00 - 23       hh (hour); a 24-hour clock is used,
                                         so 8:00 P.M. would be entered as
                                         20:00:00
                           00 - 59       mm (minute)
                           00 - 59       (Default - 0) ss (second)
 
 See Also
    ◄Date and Time Command Summary►    ◄FORMAT$ Function►