How do I create a variable in PHP of today's date of MM/DD/YYYY format?

Question

How do I create a variable in PHP of today\'s date of MM/DD/YYYY format?

I need to input that date as a hidden form field when someone comes onto the site. So I wo

Answer 1

What about using the function date ? Just have to find the right format ; 'm' for month, 'd' for day, 'Y' for year using four digits, for instance

In your case, something like this, I guess :

date("m/d/Y")

And if you want another day than now, use the second optional parameter.