Date Field

The Date Field adds structure and accuracy to form submissions. By using a consistent date format, it eliminates ambiguity and simplifies downstream automation, filtering, and reporting.

How to Add a FreshForms Date Field#

1. Edit the page where you want to add the form.
2. Click the “Insert More Content” button (usually represented by a “+” icon).
3. From the dropdown, select Other Macros.
4. Then type FreshForms- scroll and select FreshForms Date Field.

This will insert a FreshForms Date Field within the Container Macro.

Configuration Options#

Field Name#

Required. A unique, alphanumeric identifier for this field — no spaces or special characters. It should follow the same naming rules as the form container.

Example: requestDate, incidentDate, trainingDate

Label#

The prompt shown above the field to explain what the date represents. Keep it short, specific, and action-oriented.

Example: Select Date of Incident, Choose a Start Date

Description#

Optional helper text that appears beneath the field. Use this space to clarify what the user should select or any important formatting rules.

Example: “Use the calendar icon to select a date.” or “Do not select dates in the past.”

Required#

Enable this option to make the field mandatory. Users will not be able to submit the form without choosing a date.

Format#

Choose the format in which the date will be stored and displayed. This affects both the form input and the way results appear in your submissions table.

Available formats:

• mm/dd/yy — 04/13/25
• dd/mm/yy — 13/04/25
• yy-mm-dd — 25-04-13
• dd-mm-yy — 13-04-25
• mm.dd.yy — 04.13.25
• yy/mm/dd — 25/04/13

Pick a format that aligns with your region or internal reporting style.