How can I get a batch file to type the current time/date to a text file?

I know you use “TYPE example >filename” to add or place text into a filename, but hoe can I get it to put a variable in.

I’ve tried “TYPE %TIME% >filename” but it always messes up.

I also need it to use any variable I want it to use text from any vaiable such as
“set /p note=
if ’%note%’==‘2’ GOTO b
if ’%note%’==‘1’ GOTO a”

and put the text from the user input into a text file.

Also if you know of a command to display all the text froma certain text file that would be great. Thanks.