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Time Function
Syntax
the [short | abbreviated | long] time or
time()
Description
The time function returns the current time. The following lists the two different formats for the time function.
Form: the time, the short time, the abbreviated time Format: 1:21 PM
Form: the long time Format: 1:21:17 PM
Notes
The time() format cannot be used with an adjective.
The time string returned by the time function can be in either 24-hour format (e.g., 13:21) or AM/PM format, as displayed above depending on the time format set in your machine's control panel.
Examples
on idle
put the time into fld "Clock"
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