Date picker
A date picker allows users to select a single date or range of dates from a calendar.
How to use a date picker
A date picker helps users understand a date’s relationship to other days, such as the day of the week or how far away a date is from today. It’s particularly useful when users are scheduling tasks.
When using a date picker:
- Show today's date
- Disable dates that aren’t available
- Some users may find interacting with date pickers challenging, so the date picker gives users the option to enter the date with text input
If users need to enter a date many years in the future, use a text input instead of a date picker.
To change the default date format of the date picker, go to Moment.js to see the available formats.
Types of date pickers
Single date picker
Use a single date picker if users are selecting a specific date from the calendar.
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Copy guidelines
When using a date picker:
- Make the header of your date picker descriptive so users understand exactly what they’re selecting a date for
- If you’re confirming the selected date or date ranges to the user, refer to the date guidance in our style guide for best practice
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