What does the Date$()$ function do when it$$s set as the Default Value for a Date$/$Time field?

$1.$ A

It inserts the word "Date" in the field.

$2.$ B

It inserts the system date into the field.

$3.$ C

It applies the Short Date format to the selected Date$/$Time field.

$4.$ D

It converts the field to a Date$/$Time field.

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