This article describes how you can insert the current date into a DCP Template of your Dynamics 365. The DateTime function shall be used to insert the current date and time instead of using the date function of Word.
1) Insert the Datetime Function as an advanced string
The DateTime Function must be inserted as Advanced String.
Figure 1: Insert DateTime via Advanced String
Do not use the DateTime field option, if you just want to insert the current date. This option is to insert DateTime fields. With “DateTime Fields” you can do some calculations with the CRM date fields. Have a look for the correct syntax here.
Figure 2: Insert the Datetime function as an advanced string
2) Format Options for the Datetime function
A full list of all available date format options can be found in this article.