A major feature of Windows 7 is the introduction of the "Super Taskbar", in addition to a variety of dazzling Aero effects, a significant improvement is the increase in size (should be said "width" more accurate). It is with this “material foundation” that allows us to view time and date at the same time. However, for the author who loves this more true, this kind of "courtesy" is not perfect, because there are still many spaces on this date that can be "adjusted"!
Enter the settings panel
In fact, Windows 7 Support for a variety of date formats, but only need to enter a special panel to modify. Of course, the method is not complicated, just four steps can be done!
1. Click on the time zone in the lower right corner;
2. Click the “Change date and time setting” link below the time panel;
3. Click the “Change Calendar Settings” link in the Date Settings panel;
4. Find the date custom label.
After entering the settings panel, you will find some code listings. For example, use “ddd”,“dddd” to represent the day of the week, use “M” or “y” to represent the month and year. When we write these codes into the above format box, the system will automatically display the corresponding content according to the definition!
Some netizens asked, what is the meaning of the short date and long date here? Actual use What is the difference? In fact, the reason is very simple, Windows7 will use different date formats in different locations, such as in the "Super Taskbar" or "Resource Manager" often uses a short date, and the date panel is ample space It is more popular with long dates.
Combat 1: Direct display of the day of the week
Let the taskbar display the day of the week is a dream of many netizens, and there have been some methods to solve this problem in disguise (such as dragging the taskbar to the sides of the screen). However, due to different operating habits, not everyone can accept such adjustments. In fact, we can completely achieve this by modifying the date code, and the operation is very simple, as long as the code representing the week "dddd" is added directly to the date format, the format conversion is completed. The biggest benefit of this modification is that it does not affect the appearance of the original taskbar.
In fact, in addition to this standard title, Win7 also provides us with another colloquial title, namely, "Monday", "Tuesday", etc., just replace the code "lddd" with “ddd” In addition, the position of the code can be freely adjusted, for example, we can put it at the beginning according to your preference.
Combat 2: Switch to 12-hour system
Some netizens are not used to the system's default 24-hour system, may wish to change it to 12 hours! The specific method is very simple, first enter the "custom format" “Time” panel, replaces the “24-hour” “H” with the 12-hour “ h”. Of course, in order to make the time display more intuitive, it is better to add the code that represents the morning and afternoon, and the final result is as follows.
Combat 3: Personalized text decoration
Maybe you think these changes are not enough personality, don't worry, let's add a piece of personalized text. It is worth noting that, unlike the previous instruction code, in order for the system home to correctly recognize the text identifier, it must be quoted first. After clicking OK, the effect will come out, not bad!
Write at the end
It is worth noting that the modified date format will automatically work on the entire Windows system. Of course, this is not a bad thing under normal circumstances. On the contrary, it will make data reading more convenient. However, when some database software is installed on your computer (such as financial software, etc.), the individual software will not start, just restore the format to the default.