I'm not sure why you can't process it as a date, but just change the format to
general (or Number) after you apply the keystrokes.

"Daniel L. Lieberman" wrote:

The ctrl+; shortcut inserts the date as formatted in regional settings
rather than the "day number" date. I want the "day number" date so I can
process it.

Any suggestions?
TIA

Daniel L. Lieberman

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Dave Peterson