now
- dynamic predefined variable
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the current time
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Unlike ordinary predefined variables which have a single defined value,
now
is dynamic, evaluating to the current date and time of day each time it is accessed. -
Examples: +
put now —> 2021-07-24 11:03:50 -0700
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Related: today, time, date
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- keyword
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from now — synonym for hence (new in 1.67)
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Examples: +
put 3 days from now —> 2021-06-05 17:58:06 -0700
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Related: hence, ago
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