How do I format the date so that I have the name of the day abrevi
 

I know how to obtain

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

for today's date. But how can I change the Tuesday to Tues? Or Friday to
Fri, etc.

Thanks!

- EGP

How do I format the date so that I have the name of the day abrevi
 

Use this custom format:

ddd, mmmm d, yyyy

--
Biff
Microsoft Excel MVP


"Elbridge Gerry Puckett" <Elbridge Gerry
wrote in message ...
I know how to obtain

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

for today's date. But how can I change the Tuesday to Tues? Or Friday to
Fri, etc.

Thanks!

- EGP

How do I format the date so that I have the name of the day abrevi
 

hi
this may post twice. my first post attempt crashed. i think.

custom format

ddd, mmm dd, yy 'all abbreviated
or
ddd, mmmm dd, yyyy ' long version

regards
FSt1

"Elbridge Gerry Puckett" wrote:

I know how to obtain

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

for today's date. But how can I change the Tuesday to Tues? Or Friday to
Fri, etc.

Thanks!

- EGP