OLD - Managing Dates

Introduction

Dates in the preface can be easily updated through a dialogue box.

How to update Dates

1. Click on the blue space around the date information in the preface
2. The system will open a dialogue box
3. Click on the pencil button next to the Date you wish to update
4. Make required changes and click on Update button
5. If you want to update more Dates in your document, click on the pencil icon next to them and repeat step 3
6. When you have finished updating the Date information, click on Save
7. The system will update the Preface with the changes

How to add a Date

1. To add a new date, click on the Add Date button
   1. Select a date type from the drop-down list
   2. Select a date description from the drop-down list
   3. Select a date and time (if required)
2. When you have added your date, click Add button
3. If you want to add another Date, repeat step 3
4. When you have finished adding/updating Date information, click on Save
5. The system will update the Preface with your specified Date data

How to delete Date information

1. Click on the blue space around the date information in the preface
2. The system will open a dialogue box
3. Click on the ‘x’ button next to the Date you wish to remove
4. Continue step 3 for any other Dates you wish to remove
5. When you have finished updating the Date information click on Add
6. The system will update the Preface with the changes

Hints and tips

• You can overwrite the date or time in the input field if you find this easier to change than the date or time picker
• The system will format the date or date and time when it is inserted into the Preface according to the approved format
• The date description can be overwritten if the option you need is not in the drop-down list