- On the top of any page, click Preferences.
- Click the Global tab if it is not already displayed.
- Expand the Date Format section, from the Date drop down list choose the format you want to use to display dates.
- Mark or clear the corresponding checkboxes to show four digit year, leading zeros (which displays all months and days as 2-digit numbers), minutes, and month name (instead of a month number).
- To show time in date fields, expand the Time format section, choose a time format (12 hour, 24 hour, or Do not show time), and mark or clear the option to show minutes.
- If you opt to show minutes, choose a separator from the Separator drop down list.
- Click Save and Close when finished.