Parameters & Returns
Parameters
This function takes no parameters.
Returns
Quick Summary
Returns the current date as a formatted string.
Takes no parameters.
Returns the current local date in the format "DD MMM YYYY" (e.g., "15 Mar 2026").
Technical Exegesis...
Returns the current local date in the format "DD MMM YYYY" (e.g., "15 Mar 2026"). Uses GetLocalTime to retrieve the current system date, then formats it with zero-padded day, abbreviated month name, and full year.
Month abbreviations are: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. The format matches common date display conventions. Useful for displaying dates in user interfaces or logging.