Microsoft DOS date command

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About date

The date command can be used to look at the current date of the computer as well as change the date to an alternate date.

Availability

The date command is an internal command and is available in

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MS-DOS

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Microsoft

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Syntax

Displays or sets the date.

DATE [date]

Type DATE without parameters to display the current date setting and
a prompt for a new one. Press ENTER to keep the same date.

Examples

date

Display the current date and prompt for a new one. If no date is entered, the current date will be kept.

Additional information about setting the computer date can also be found on document CH000554.