Date picker field

What is Date picker field?

The Date field lets respondents pick a single date via a calendar control for appointments, deadlines, or birthdays. Add it from Add Block → Date in the Formit builder; the live form stores a timezone-agnostic date value. Use Schedule when you need booking slots, or Date Range when you need start and end.

How it works

1. Add Block → Date on the form canvas.
2. Configure the question copy and required state in the properties panel.
3. Preview the calendar picker on the live form experience.
4. Publish so single-date answers are collected with submissions.

Benefits

• Calendar picker UI reduces typed date format mistakes.
• Timezone-agnostic date value for consistent storage.
• Pairs well with Schedule when you need a day versus a booked slot.

Use cases

• Deadlines and due dates on applications.
• Date of birth or anniversary-style questions.
• Appointment days without a full booking widget.

Respondent view

How the Date field appears when someone fills out your published form.

Tips and best practices

• Use Schedule (Calendly-connected) when respondents must book a specific slot.
• Use Date Range when you need both start and end dates.
• Keep the question clear about whether the date is preferred, required, or historical.

Frequently asked questions

How do respondents enter a date?

They pick from a calendar picker UI on the live form rather than typing a free-form string.

Is the date tied to a timezone?

The field stores a timezone-agnostic date value suited to deadlines and birthdays.

When should I use Schedule instead of Date?

Use Schedule when you need Calendly-connected booking slots; use Date when a single day without booking is enough.