change date format using autocomplete

[rail_rascal]

When I enter a date, AUTOCOMPLETE offers to complete the date. However, the
date format default is "m/dd/yy". I want to change this default format but
cannot find where to do so. I want the format to be "mmmm dd, yyyy". Any
ideas on how to change this format?

 

[Carol]

Insert | Date and Time | Select your format here and make it the default.

 

[rail_rascal]

Thanks for your response. When I set this default format as you pointed out
below, it does not appear to alter the format used when I start to type a
date. For example, when you type the following, 7/26, you get a hint display
box that reads, "7/26/06 (Press ENTER to insert)". If I press ENTER,
autocomplete types, "7/26/06". Instead, I want autocomplete to type, "July
26, 2006". Any ideas?

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Have you tried starting to type "July "? Generally, speaking, Word will
AutoComplete the short or long date format you have selected in Control
Panel | Regional Options depending on whether what you are typing is a short
or long date. The default selected in Insert | Date and Time has no effect
on AutoComplete; it only determines what date you get when you use the
Alt+Shift+D shortcut (which gives you a DATE field).

 

[rail_rascal]

Thanks Suzanne. Control Panel - Regional Options seems to allow some control
for the AutoComplete.