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$DateStringFormat

$DateStringFormat
gives the default format to use for date strings generated by DateString.
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  • A typical initial default setting is .
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Basic Examples   (2)
Use long date format:
Specify your own format:
Use long date format:
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Specify your own format:
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Generalizations & Extensions   (1)
Include a time zone:
Properties & Relations   (2)
Use $DateStringFormat to set the default format for date strings within DatePlus:
Date string formats match date patterns:
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