You can change the date and time format in Windows 10 through the Settings app. Here's how:
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Open Settings: Click the Windows Start icon (usually in the bottom-left corner) and then click the Settings icon (it looks like a gear).
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Navigate to Time & Language: In the Settings window, click on "Time & Language".
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Access Date, time, & regional formatting: In the left-hand menu, make sure "Date & Time" is selected. Then, in the right pane, scroll down to the "Related settings" section and click on "Date, time, & regional formatting".
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Change data formats: In the "Region" settings, click on "Change data formats".
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Select your desired format: Use the dropdown menus under "Short date", "Long date", "Short time", and "Long time" to select your preferred formats. For example, you can choose MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, or YYYY-MM-DD for the short date.
Example:
Let's say you want your short date to display as DD-MMM-YY.
- You would go to Settings > Time & Language > Date, time, & regional formatting > Change data formats.
- Then, click the dropdown for "Short date" and select a format that corresponds to your requirement, if available. If a direct match isn't available, Windows uses the closest matching format, and you can sometimes define a custom format. However, direct custom format settings have been simplified in newer Windows 10 versions. Usually, the available options will cover most common needs.
Summary:
Changing the date and time format in Windows 10 is a straightforward process done through the Settings app. By navigating to the Date, time, & regional formatting settings, you can select from a range of pre-defined formats for both date and time display.
