> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/using-elements/components/form/date-picker.md). # Date Picker Collect a date and optional time Date Picker provides a formatted date field with a calendar interface. It can also collect a time. ### How to Use Date Picker You’ll find Date Picker under **Forms** in the Components list. 1. Place Date Picker inside a [Form](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/form.md). 2. Enter a unique Name. 3. Choose the Date Format. 4. Enable Time if required. 5. Add a [Label](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/form/label.md) whose For value matches the Name. 6. Publish and test keyboard entry and calendar selection. ### Component Settings #### Settings **Name** is blank by default. If left blank, Elements creates a generated name. **Required** is off by default. **Date Format** is not responsive and defaults to `Y-m-d`, displayed as `2026-02-26`. Other formats are: * `m/d/Y` — `02/26/2026` * `d/m/Y` — `26/02/2026` * `F j, Y` — `February 26, 2026` **Enable Time** is off by default. Enabling it appends a 24-hour hours-and-minutes value to the selected date. **Placeholder** defaults to “Select a date…”. Placeholder **Color** defaults to Text 400. #### Input Input **Color** defaults to Text 50. **Font** defaults to Body and **Size** to Base. #### Outline **Type** defaults to None and can be Static or Focus. Focus provides Unfocused and Focused states. Outline defaults are Solid style, Surface 500 colour, 100% opacity, width 1, and offset 0. The field uses the shared Input sizing and spacing defaults: 100% width, Auto height, zero margin, and padding 2 vertically and 3.5 horizontally. ### Accessibility Add a Label, preserve a visible focus state, and choose a date format familiar to the intended audience. Visitors can type directly into the field as well as use the calendar. ### Related Components * [Input](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/form/input.md) — Collects text and other single-value fields. * [Label](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/form/label.md) — Associates visible text with the Date Picker. * [Form](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/form.md) — Configures delivery and validation. | Common Control | Description | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [Link](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/link.md) | Link to a page, resource, anchor, email address, or website. | | [Layout](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/layout.md) | Control positioning, stacking, visibility, overflow, and isolation. | | [Sizing](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/sizing.md) | Set width, height, and responsive size constraints. | | [Spacing](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/spacing.md) | Add responsive margin and padding. | | [Typography & Text Styles](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/typography-and-text-styles.md) | Control fonts, text spacing, decoration, colour, and semantic wrappers. | | [Backgrounds](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/backgrounds.md) | Apply colour, image, gradient, SVG, video, and hover backgrounds. | | [Transitions](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/transitions.md) | Choose what animates and set its timing curve, duration, and delay. | | [Effects](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/effects.md) | Apply shadows, opacity, and hover effects. | | [Filters](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/filters.md) | Apply blur, brightness, saturation, shadow, and backdrop effects. | | [Transforms](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/transforms.md) | Scale, rotate, move, and skew components. | | [Borders](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/borders.md) | Set border style, colour, opacity, width, radius, and hover states. | | [Advanced](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/advanced.md) | Add CSS classes and IDs, or change supported HTML tags. | --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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