Incorrect Date format in Files on Teams/SharePoint - Private Channels

The below images are from the PC desktop version of Teams, menu layout may differ slightly depending on the version of Teams you are using.

Issue:  Dates in files (particularly Excel) are showing in American date format MM/DD/YY instead of Australian date format DD/MM/YY

Solution:  Regional Settings for the Private Channel need to be changed from USA to Australia

The date format for new private channels defaults to US, and due to how private channels operate this needs to be update for Private Channels separately.

You will need to be the Owner of a Private Channel to make the below change

Open Teams and navigate to the Files tab of the Private Channel you need to update, then click on Open in SharePoint

This should open a new Tab or Window in your browser and;

1) If you are already logged into Office 365 take your directly to the SharePoint Page

2) Bring you to the Office 365 login screen - enter your account (or select from the list) and then click Next, when prompted enter your password

When logged in you should see a screen similar to the below confirming you are on the Private Channel SharePoint page

In the top right, there is a Cog/Gear symbol next to your name called Settings click on this

Click on Site Contents then on the next screen click on Site setting on the right hand side of the screen

On the next screen click on Regional settings listed under Site Administration

You will need to change the Locale from English (United States) to English (Australia)  then scroll down and click OK at the bottom of the page

This will bring you back to the Site Settings page - you can now close this Tab or Window.

The date formats in your document should now be in the correct date format.

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