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Date
Last updated 1 November 2026
The 'Date' field type has a single UI element option called 'Date.' The system displays the following conditional field when you select the 'Date' UI element:
| Input Label | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory | Toggle | No | When enabled, a date must be selected to save the record. When disabled, the field may be left blank. |
In addition, the system displays the following form input requirements in the 'Date' UI element's 'Appearance' tab:
| Input Label | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show in table view | Toggle | No | Determines if the date is displayed as a dedicated column in the data index table. |
| Sortable in table view | Toggle | No | Enables administrators to organize records chronologically by clicking the column header. |
| Help Text (Tooltip) | Text Area | No | Informational text that appears on hover; use this to specify required date formats or localization (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY). |
| Column Width in table view (%) | Number Field | No | Specifies the horizontal space the date column occupies in the table view (1–100%). |