How do I stop Open Office from automatically changing the date format?

Solution 1:

This is a special auto-correct behaviour that is only active for tables in Writer (not in Calc). It is controlled under:

Tools > Options > OpenOffice.org Writer > Table > Input in tables > Number recognition

Uncheck that option to disable the autocorrection.

Solution 2:

changing the date format is simple just follow these steps: in OpenOffice Writer go to Insert > Fields > Other > select Date from the first box > Date fixed from the second box > Choose the format that u want to use from the third box then Click Insert.

edit: you also can add more formats from the same window if u want by double clicking on Additional Formats.....

Solution 3:

For Openoffice Writer:

Change date autocorrect style

1. Go to Table.
2. In Number Format Menu - change Language to English UK or whatever you need - choose date style you want in Format.