How do I insert a variable for the current date into the footer of my document?

How do I insert a variable for the current date into the footer of my document?

Follow these steps:

1. Insert a footer into your document.(if you don't already have one) by selecting: Insert->Footer ->Standard.
2. With the cursor in the footer area, select: Insert -> Fields -> Other.
3. In the dialog that appears, be sure that the DocInformation tab is selected (click to select).
4. If you want the date to update each time the document is modified, select Modified in the Type list. Other choices are Last Printed, Created, etc.
5. In the Select list, click Date.
6. In the Format list, click on the format desired.
7. Make sure that the check box next to 'Fixed content' is not checked.
8. Click Insert.
9. Click Close.

You should now see the current date. If you see the name of the date field, select: View -> Fields (to turn off the check mark next to this choice). If you see nothing, it may be because you have not yet saved your document for the first time.