Entering dates

To enter a date, simply type the date in mm/dd/yy format, with or without slashes (/). For example, type 032112 for March 21, 2012.

You can also use the calendar, as follows.

To enter dates in the calendar

  1. Click in the field where you want to enter a date. A calendar for the current year and month appears.
  2. Do the following as needed:
To Do this

Select a different month

Click or next to the name of the month to select an earlier or later month.

Select a different year

Click or next to the year to select an earlier or later year.

  1. Click the date in the calendar you want, or click the Today button to select the current date. The date you selected appears in the field.