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  1. 08-23-2013, 11:23 AM #1
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    Can access format a date in an odd way? DD-MMM-YYYY

    I am trying to get access to put in a date, however it has to be in a crazy format

    23-AUG-2013

    is this a built in format for access?
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    Have you tried using the Format() function?
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    Yes can be done, see http://www.techonthenet.com/access/f...ate/format.php
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    Sorry all, found it

    Format(Date,"dd-mmm-yyyy")
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