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Really simple, it's the VBA format function:<br />
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? Format$(Now(),&quot;y&quot;)<br />
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Jim.
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Really simple, it's the VBA format function:

? Format$(Now(),"y")

Jim.

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I need to update a field with the current Julian code on a daily basis. &nbsp;The hurdle I have is how to find the Julian date code, based upon today's date. &nbsp;I'd rather do it in a query, but can create a macro and do it in VB if needed. &nbsp;Any suggestions?
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I need to update a field with the current Julian code on a daily basis.  The hurdle I have is how to find the Julian date code, based upon today's date.  I'd rather do it in a query, but can create a macro and do it in VB if needed.  Any suggestions?

Convert current date to Julian date code - Access query or VB

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