get current date 1

[asafb]

hello how do i retrieve the current date and pass it

tried date() doesn't work
tried cdate(thedate) but get syntax error 12:00:00 a.m.

i want short date format

08/08/2004

 

[yu217171]

Try this,

string myDate = DateTime.Now.ToShortDateString();

Keith

 

[jzelhart]

If you just need the date you can use Today instead of Now.

Me.lblCurrentDate.Text = Format(Today(), "MM/dd/yy")

Hope this helps.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Thanks - Jennifer

 

[asafb]

Thanks Jennifer it worked! you're the best!