Word keeps track of a good deal of information about your document, and then makes that information available to you. One of the pieces of information tracked is the document creation date. This is the date when the file was first created (opened as a new file) or the last time you chose Save As and saved the file under a new name. Word allows you to insert this date into your document by following these steps:
Figure 1. The Field dialog box.
This type of date field is a big help when you are using dates with memos, letters, and reports. The date stays the same as when you first created the file, unless (again) you save the file under a new name, which changes the file creation date.
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2019-05-30 22:21:43
Harold Berman
G'day Allen,
Is it possible to make a button for this operation "inserting the document creation date" and put it on the Quick Access Toolbar.
I look forward everyday to receiving your daily nuggets for Excel and Word, as I am a volunteer tutor at an organisation that teaches Seniors to use computers and find some of the tips very helpful.
Kind regards
Harold Berman
Sydney Australia
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