The default date/time format is mm/dd/yyyy (e.g. 01/01/2000). On the Insert date/time field object dialog box, choose the appropriate formatting options for the font type, size, effects, date format, justification, and color (if supported).
The Example box displays how the text will look with the formatting options you have configured. Click OK to accept the settings; the date/time is displayed on the statement. Click Preview to see the text in another window. Click Cancel to discard the settings.
After the date/time object has been added to the statement, you can click on the box and drag it, to move it around the statement, using the rulers and/or guidelines for placement, or you can resize the width of the object by clicking on one of the sides and dragging it until it is the desired width. You can also modify the formatting by right-clicking over the box and selecting Properties. This can also be achieved by holding the pointer over the box for several seconds and clicking the Modify button on the pop-up box. Other formatting options for date/time are available from the right-click menu.