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Last review: March 2024

Elements for entering dates.  Date ElementBenefits of using a Date Element versus a text input include:

  • Ability to leverage Legito’s Document Localization feature to automatically format dates based on the Template Suite Language
  • Dates can be understood by computers and used for setting deadline reminders. 
  • Dates entered by default, appear with the months as words avoiding confusion (possible to use a number only format)In Words Option

Once a Date Element is clicked upon, details of the Element can be modified in the top menu with the following new tabs: Conditions; Repeat; Default Values; Tags; Properties; Warning; Help; and Design.

The Help tab lets the template designer add Help text for a user generating a Smart Document from the template. In Document Editor, as the user clicks on a Date Element with Help text, a Help bubble will appear on the right column of the Document providing details on how to enter the informationDate Element - Help Tab

With the use of Tags, Date Elements can power deadline reminders in Legito Smart Document Management.Date Element - Suggested TagsDeadline Reminder