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# How to set Date and Time Formats

## This article will provide users with the information needed to customize the date and time display in their account.

Planbook allows you to control how dates and times are displayed in your plans. To set your date and time formats:

1. Click the **User Setting** icon in top-right menu.
2. Select the **Display Settings** option.
3. Select the **Dates and Times** option in menu bar.
4. Select a **Date Format**: 
     - **MM/DD/YYYY** - Dates will display with month followed by day
     - **DD/MM/YYYY** - Dates will display with day followed by month.
5. Select a **Date Delimiter**: 
     - Use a **/ (Slash)** delimiter.
     - Use a **- (Dash)** delimiter.
     - Use a **. (Dot)** delimiter.
6. Select a **Time Format:** 
     - **12-Hour** - Times will display in 12 hour format with AM and PM.
     - **24-Hour** - Times will display in 24 hour format.
7. To adjust the **Current Date Highlight Colors**, click the **Pick a Color** icon for the **Fill** and **Text** options.
8. Click the **Save** button to save your changes.

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