Changing the way ArcMap displays short format dates in Windows 7

You can change the way ArcMap displays date formats by setting date format options within the Regional and Language settings of your computer.

Steps:

1. Click the Start button in Windows 7.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Click Region and Language.
4. Click the Formats tab.
5. Click the Short date format drop-down arrow and click the desired date format.
6. Click OK.