default date

[skiingpenguin]

Even though I've changed the default date to English
U.S.; the computer will automatically go to English U.K.
This affects the date when I type it in a letter...if I
don't space after it and then return it will type my date
as ex. May 6, 2004-05-06

 

[Yves Leclerc]

Change the XP default Language locale. It could currently set for UK.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

To change the way your computer displays the date

On the Regional Options tab, under Standards and formats, click Customize.
On the Date tab, specify any changes you want to make under Short date and
Long date.
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MS Word??

Insert the current date and time
Click where you want to insert the date or time.
On the Insert menu, click Date and Time.
If you want to insert the date or time in a different language format, then
click the language in the Language box.
The Language box includes a list of the enabled editing languages.
Additional date and time options may also be available, depending on the
language that you selected.

In the Available formats box, click a date or time format.