Date field

Date field

The Date field in the Field Group macro creates an input field for entering a date, either by selecting it from a picker or typing it manually.

Macro editor view

To insert a Date field into the Field Group macro editor, either drag it from the sidebar or use the /date field command.

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A Date field within the Field Group macro editor

Field settings

To open the Date field settings, select the field in the Field Group macro editor and click Edit ().

Parameter

Type

Default value

Description

Parameter

Type

Default value

Description

Field name

Required

A random name is generated by default.

A unique name for the field. Used when integrating Scaffolding with other apps such as Reporting for Confluence.

Helper text

Optional

N/A

Context or additional information about the field input. Displayed below the field only in content edit mode.

Required

Boolean

False

If enabled, the field is mandatory.

In the content editor, attempting to save the form with a mandatory field left empty results in an error.

Content editor view

When editing content in the Field Group macro, the Date field lets you select a date from a picker or enter it manually.

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A Date field within the Field Group macro content editor

 

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