Returns today's date.

Syntax

@Today

Return value

today

Time-date. Today's date.

This function is identical to the formula @Date(@Now). It is usually used in default value formulas to automatically enter the current date.

Using @Today in column or selection formulas may impact the efficiency of your application. It also causes the view refresh indicator to display constantly.

In a field formula, Lotus Notes/Domino takes the value for @Today from the client computer's clock.

Language cross-reference

Now function of LotusScript language

Today function of LotusScript language

SetNow method of LotusScript NotesDateTime class

Today property of LotusScript NotesInternational class

setNow method of Java DateTime class

Today property of Java International class

Example
See Also

Performing time-date operations
@Now
@Tomorrow
@Yesterday
"Anatomy of a Domino e-commerce Web site (Part 2)" on the Lotus Developer Domain
"Improving Web site performance" on the Lotus Developer Domain
"Gathering feedback on your Web site" on the Lotus Developer Domain
"Integrating Java applets into Notes" on the Lotus Developer Domain

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