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Date Field

Date Field

The Date Field element allows a date to be added to a form. A typical example of a Date Field in use is:

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Forms module pop up date example screenshot

Pop Up Date Form Element

1. Drag and drop the Date Field element into the appropriate location:

Forms module date field icon

2. Configure the element, and click Define Question. The following view will be presented:

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Forms module date field element configuration screenshot

Ž3. Edit/configure:

Field

Enter an appropriate label for the element.

Answer on a New Line 

Check if required.

Display Friendly Date

Check if required.

Default value

If required, enter an appropriate date.

Must Be Filled In

Check if required.

Show in Detail Page

Check if required.

Summary Page Options

The summary page is a top level view of response which may be viewed by administrators. Select whether to include the data from this field in the summary page are a link or plain text. Alternatively the field may not be shown in this view.

Order Records By This Field

If required, check to allow the administrator to sort records by this field.

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