Common questions about the Date field usually focus on weekday display, time entry, and default values. This FAQ covers 3 frequent questions.
FAQ
Can the Date field show the weekday?
- Yes. Open the editing settings for the Date field first.
- Turn on Show weekday.
- Save the setting, and the weekday will appear next to the date.
Can the Date field store time as well?
- Yes. Open the Date field settings.
- Turn on Show time.
- When entering a value, you can choose both the date and a specific time.
Can I set the default value to the current date?
- Android currently does not provide a direct option for this in the described workflow.
- If you need a default date, you can set the field default value on desktop.
- You can also use a Created Time field when you want to record when a record was added.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Date field | A field type used to store date information and display it in a selected format. |
| Show weekday | A display option that adds weekday information next to the date. |
| Show time | A display option that records hours and minutes together with the date. |