How to Make the Taskbar Date Show the Current Day of Year Number

The taskbar in Windows displays the date and time by default, but did you know that you can also make it show the current day of the year number? This can be useful for tracking the progress of the year or for specific tasks that require knowing the exact day. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to make the taskbar date show the current day of the year number.

Step 1: Open the Settings Menu

The first step is to open the Settings menu in Windows. You can do this by clicking on the Start button in the bottom left corner of the screen and then clicking on the gear-shaped icon labeled "Settings".

Step 2: Go to the "Time & Language" Settings

Once the Settings menu is open, click on the "Time & Language" option. This will open a new window with various settings related to date and time.

Step 3: Click on "Date & Time" in the Left Sidebar

In the Time & Language settings window, you will see a left sidebar with different options. Click on the "Date & Time" option to proceed.

Step 4: Enable the "Set Time Automatically" Option

In the Date & Time settings, you will see a toggle switch labeled "Set time automatically". Make sure this option is turned on. This will ensure that your computer's clock is synchronized with the internet time server and will display the correct date and time.

Step 5: Open the Control Panel

In order to make further changes to the taskbar date format, we need to open the Control Panel. You can do this by typing "Control Panel" in the search bar located next to the Start button and then clicking on the corresponding search result.

Step 6: Click on "Clock and Region" in the Control Panel

Once the Control Panel is open, you will see different categories. Look for the category labeled "Clock and Region" and click on it. This will open a new window with various settings related to date, time, and region.

Step 7: Click on "Change date, time, or number formats"

In the Clock and Region settings window, you will see different options. Look for the link labeled "Change date, time, or number formats" and click on it. This will open a new window with additional settings.

Step 8: Click on the "Additional settings" button

In the Date and Time settings window, you will see different tabs. Click on the "Additional settings" button located at the bottom right corner of the window. This will open a new window with even more settings.

Step 9: Go to the "Date" tab

In the Additional Settings window, you will see different tabs such as "Time", "Date", "Numbers", and "Currency". Click on the "Date" tab to proceed.

Step 10: Customize the Date Format

In the Date tab, you will see a field labeled "Short date". This field determines the format in which the date is displayed in the taskbar. By default, it is set to something like "M/d/yyyy" or "dd/MM/yyyy". To make the taskbar date show the current day of the year number, you need to change this format.

The format for displaying the day of the year number is "d". You can add this format to the existing format by typing it at the beginning or the end, or you can replace the existing format entirely. For example, if the current format is "M/d/yyyy", you can change it to "d/M/yyyy" or "yyyy/d/M".

Once you have made the desired changes, click on the "Apply" button and then click on "OK" to save the changes.

Now, if you go back to the taskbar, you will see that the date is displayed with the current day of the year number.

That's it! You have successfully made the taskbar date show the current day of the year number. You can always go back to the Date and Time settings to change the format or revert to the default format if needed.

Customizing the taskbar date to show the current day of the year number can be a handy feature for those who need to keep track of time in a different way. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily modify the date format and have the day of the year number displayed in the taskbar.