Field codes: Time field

{ TIME [\@ "Date-Time Picture"] }

Inserts the current time. Microsoft Word inserts a TIME field when you click Insert Time on the Header and Footer toolbar. Unless you specify a date-time picture switch, the time is displayed in the format specified as part of the regional settings in Microsoft Windows Control Panel.

Note   When you use the Date and Time command (Insert menu) and select the Update Automatically check box, Word inserts a TIME field. Depending on the format you select, Word uses a date-time picture switch to display the current time or date or both. For example, if you select "10/12/95 10:11AM" in the Date and Time dialog box, Word inserts the field { TIME \@ "MM/dd/yy h:mm AM/PM" }.

Switches

\@ "Date-Time Picture"

Specifies a date and time format other than the default. If you select a format in the Field dialog box (Field command, Insert menu), Word inserts a corresponding date-time picture switch.

To use a format that's not shown in the Field dialog box, click Field Codes and type the format switch directly in the Field code box. Learn more about date-time picture switches.

Examples

{ TIME } results in 11:11 AM (or the default time format specified as part of the regional settings in Windows Control Panel)

{ TIME  \@  "h  am/pm" } results in 11 am