Non-standard
This feature is non-standard and is not on a standards track. Do not use it on production sites facing the Web: it will not work for every user. There may also be large incompatibilities between implementations and the behavior may change in the future.
Obsolete
This feature is obsolete. Although it may still work in some browsers, its use is discouraged since it could be removed at any time. Try to avoid using it.
The getVarDate method returns a VT_DATE value from a Date object.
Syntax
dateObj.getVarDate()
Parameters
The required dateObj reference is a Date object.
Return Value
Returns a VT_DATE value.
Remarks
The getVarDate() method is used when JavaScript code interacts with COM objects, ActiveX objects, or other objects that accept and return date values in VT_DATE format. These include objects in Visual Basic and Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript). The actual format of the returned value depends on regional settings.
Requirements
Supported in the following document modes: Quirks, Internet Explorer 6 standards, Internet Explorer 7 standards, Internet Explorer 8 standards, Internet Explorer 9 standards, and Internet Explorer 10 standards. Not supported in Windows 8.x Store apps.
Applies To: Date Object