# Set the default date format

1. Click **Properties** on the right side of your workspace.\
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2. Next to the *Document Date Format* property, click the default date value labeled *E dd MMM HH:mm yyyy*.\
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3. Click the date format drop-down menu and select the desired format.\
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4. Click **Save**.\
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