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Applying a format mask to a date object

To apply a format mask to a date object:

  1. In the Paper Layout view or Paper Design view, click the object(s). Tip:   To select multiple objects, click one object, then Shift-click all other objects.   To select all objects, choose Editright arrowSelect All.

  2. Choose Toolsright arrowProperty Inspector.

  3. Under the Field node, set the Format Mask property to the desired date format.

  4. Set other properties as desired.

See also

Applying a format mask to a numeric object

Specifying date and time format masks