Using the Date/Time command in Notepad
One way to insert the current date and time in Notepad is by using the built-in Date/Time command. To access this command, simply open Notepad and press F5 on your keyboard. This will bring up the Date/Time dialog box, where you can choose the format of the date and time to insert into your text.
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
If you prefer keyboard shortcuts, you can use the following to insert the current date and time into your Notepad document:
• Current date: Press F5 or Ctrl + T
• Current time: Press F5 twice or Ctrl + Shift + T
Manually Entering the Date and Time
If you want to manually enter the date and time instead of using the current date and time, you can do so by typing it in yourself. Simply type the date and time in the desired format into your Notepad document.
Using AutoHotkey Scripts
If you frequently need to insert the date and time into your Notepad documents, you can use an AutoHotkey script to do so automatically. AutoHotkey is a free, open-source scripting language for Windows that allows you to automate repetitive tasks. You can create a script that will insert the current date and time into your document with a single keystroke.
Using Third-Party Plugins
Finally, you can also use third-party plugins to add additional functionality to Notepad, including the ability to insert the date and time. For example, the Notepad++ plugin DateInsert allows you to insert the current date and time, as well as other date and time formats, into your document with a single click.
