Because that is probably the date that the template that the workbook is
based upon was created.

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HTH

RP
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"Paul B" wrote in message
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Why when I use ActiveWorkbook.BuiltinDocumentProperties.Item(11) would I
get
a date like 3-27-2005 on all workbooks that I start? If I try it on an old
workbook the date is right, yes the date on my computer is set right.
Thanks

Paul B
Using Excel 2002 & 2003