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Date Function

This standard VB function returns a string representing the current date as determined by the computer's clock.

Syntax

Date[$]

Returns

The current date, as a value of type string.

Usage

The Date function returns a ten-character string.

The dollar sign ($) in the function name is optional. If it is included, the return type is string. Otherwise the function returns a variant of vartype 8 (string).

Example

This example displays the date for one week from today's date (the current date on the computer).

Sub Button_Click
   Dim nextweek
   nextweek = CVar(Date) + 7
End Sub

Related Topics

CVDate Function
Date Statement
DateSerial Function
Format Function
Now Function
Time Function
Time Statement
Timer Function
TimeSerial Function