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Can I add a formula to display the current date?

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August 6, 2025
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Is there a formula for the current date? At times I print floor maps and want the current date to show. I am accustomed to Visio, which is easy to do. Thanks.

Best answer by Shantel Gillette

Good morning @markVLC,

I wanted to see if I could accomplish what you are asking for, and it looks like if you added a shape to the canvas and then added a data field formula =NOW and added that to the shape, it will show the date and time when you print the file. Would this work for your needs?

Humas1985

Lucid Legend Level 10

Hi @markVLC

Currently, there is no direct formula or field for displaying the current date that updates automatically for printing purposes.

To learn more - Change the Timeline date format in Lucidchart | Community

Hope this helps - Happy to help further!!
Thank you very much and have a great one!
Warm regards

Huma || Lucid Legend

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markVLCAuthor

Thanks for the quick response.

Where do I submit an enhancement request.

Printing is not dead. From a person who started out in printing, I have heard that for 20+ years.

And having the current date is a big plus on a print.

I am not a developer, but it seems it would be a fairly simple add.

Thanks again. 🙂

Humas1985

Lucid Legend Level 10

Hi @markVLC

Thanks for sharing your insights!

Any additional product feedback, please don’t hesitate to create a new topic!

Finally, for more information on how Lucid manages feedback via this community, take a look at this post:

What happens to my feedback?F.A.Q.

Best Regards

Huma || Lucid Legend

Shantel GilletteAnswer

Lucid product team

Good morning @markVLC,

I wanted to see if I could accomplish what you are asking for, and it looks like if you added a shape to the canvas and then added a data field formula =NOW and added that to the shape, it will show the date and time when you print the file. Would this work for your needs?

Shantel Gillette

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Oscar Martin

It works for me.

Many thanks.

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