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cris_no_h
Brass Contributor
Oct 30, 2021

Change date format in Outlook

Hi 

Anyone know how to change the date format shown in Outlook?  

Currently displayed as Fri 10/29/2021 9:40 AM

I'd like to change it but I can't find this available.  Thanking you in advance.

Cris

office 365
outlook for windows
  • SalmanAhmed's avatar
    SalmanAhmed
    Oct 31, 2021

    Hi cris_no_h,

    Please follow the steps below:

    • Open the Run by pressing Win + R, and type the below command to launch the configuration:

     

    ms-settings:regionformatting​

     

    Select your preferred English from the Regional format, e.g. "English (United Kingdom)".

    • Close and reopen Outlook.
  • SalmanAhmed's avatar
    SalmanAhmed
    Steel Contributor
    Oct 31, 2021

    Hi cris_no_h,

    Please follow the steps below:

    • Open the Run by pressing Win + R, and type the below command to launch the configuration:

     

    ms-settings:regionformatting​

     

    Select your preferred English from the Regional format, e.g. "English (United Kingdom)".

    • Close and reopen Outlook.
    • cris_no_h's avatar
      cris_no_h
      Brass Contributor
      Oct 31, 2021

      SalmanAhmed 

      Thank you.

      Simple, elegant and quick!  Couldn't ask for anything better.  Looks beautiful now AND correct.  All dates should be dd-mm-yy.  I think it's an international standard so for now at I am following as I should and won't get confused.  

      Also, love the little tip of Win + R.  I'll be taking that with me and using it always now 🙂

      thank you again

      Cris

      • SalmanAhmed's avatar
        SalmanAhmed
        Steel Contributor
        Oct 31, 2021

        You're more than welcome cris_no_h!
        I'm so glad that the above information was useful for you. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further assistance, I will welcome all the questions you may have.
        Regards,
        -Salman

      • SalmanAhmed's avatar
        SalmanAhmed
        Steel Contributor
        Dec 03, 2021

        Hi Soulreaper1 

        For Windows 11, please follow the steps below:

        Open the Run dialog box by pressing Win + R, and type the below command to launch the configuration:

        ms-settings:regionlanguage

        Select your preferred English from the Regional format, e.g. "English (United Kingdom)".

    • cris_no_h's avatar
      cris_no_h
      Brass Contributor
      Dec 03, 2021
      I had to revert as this changed setting globally. It affected the $ format in excel to ÂŁ. I loved the 24-hour clock. Eventually, I right-clicked on clock/date bottom right and used Adjust date/time.
      I really like the improvements in Office 365 and the options it gives the users.
  • David_Katz's avatar
    David_Katz
    Copper Contributor
    May 29, 2023

    cris_no_h 

    In Outlook, go to View->Current View->View Settings. 

    In the Advanced View Settings window chose Format Columns. 

    Chose Received column and in the pull-down menu chose the date format , that suits you....

    Best wishes,

                           David.

     

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