How do I change the default date format in AutoText?

[Guest]

When I begin to type a date, AutoText takes over and completes the date.
When I press Enter, the date appears but in the format "18 October 2005". I
have searched far and wide but I cannot find where to change it to the
tradtional "October 18, 2005" format. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[Charles Kenyon]

First, you do not have to let AutoText take over. Press the space bar before
you press Enter.

The date settings are based upon your regional settings (under Control
Panels).

I simply start with a template that has a CreateDate field where I want the
date. I don't type it at all. See http://addbalance.com/word/datefields1.htm
for information on the different kinds of datefields and how to format them.

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Charles Kenyon

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[Guest]

Charles,

I've checked the date settings in Regional Settings and they are correct.
That is what is so baffling. Also, my user likes to use AutoText but I will
make a recommendation that she try your way of using templates. Thanks.

-Tom