# Global times

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## Insert a time

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{tab|via-compose-box-buttons}

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1. Click the **Add global time** (<i class="zulip-icon zulip-icon-time"></i>)
   icon at the bottom of the compose box to open the date picker.

1. Select the desired time by clicking with your mouse, or using the arrow
   keys + <kbd>Enter</kbd>.

1. Click **Confirm** to insert the selected time.

{tab|via-markdown}

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1. Type `<time`, and click **Mention a time-zone-aware time**, or press
   <kbd>Enter</kbd> to open the date picker.

1. Select the desired time by clicking with your mouse, or using the arrow
   keys + <kbd>Enter</kbd>.

1. Click **Confirm** to insert the selected time.

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## Examples

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## Related articles

* [Message formatting](/help/format-your-message-using-markdown)
* [Preview messages before sending](/help/preview-your-message-before-sending)
* [Resize the compose box](/help/resize-the-compose-box)