Quick Date in Notepad

Every once in awhile we have to pass on a tip that is so simple that it takes a mere one sentence to detail it. This is one of those tips. Without further ado:

When using Notepad, you can quickly insert the current timestamp into your document by pressing F5.

So, if you are using Notepad for actual notes, meeting minutes or something of the sort, you can use this tip to document the time of events.

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  1. I have data on a notepad however I need to insert a column with a date. How do I achieve this in notepad.

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