Overview
The Date Input element allows you to add structured date fields to your document in the GetAccept Editor. It uses a calendar picker to ensure dates are selected accurately and consistently, reducing manual entry errors.
The Date Input element is available wherever form fields are supported in the editor.
What you can do with the Date Input element
With the Date Input element, you can:
Collect dates from senders or recipients
Ensure correct date formatting using a calendar picker
Assign responsibility for date entry to a specific role
Require or optionally collect date information
Add descriptive labels and optional help text
Selecting dates
When interacting with a Date Input field:
Clicking inside the field opens a calendar view
Dates are selected directly from the calendar
Manual typing is avoided to prevent formatting errors
Required fields
Date input fields are required by default.
If the date is optional, you can turn off the required setting in the formatting bar.
Assigning the field
Date input fields can be assigned to either:
The sender
A specific recipient
This determines who is responsible for selecting the date before the document can be completed.
Labels and help text
Each date input field requires a label that describes the purpose of the date (for example, “Start date”).
Optional help text can be added below the field to provide additional context or instructions.
Managing the field
Date input fields can be resized, moved, locked, or deleted as your document content changes.