How to make the editable date field to get date and time inputs?
BoldSign now makes it easy to collect both the date and time from signers using the Editable Date field. With this field, the signer can freely select their preferred date and time. They can choose any value, past, present, or future, without needing additional time fields or making changes to your document layout.
Sender’s View
Senders can configure the editable date and time formats as shown in the following screenshot.
Editable Date field showing combined date and time (example format: dd/MM/yyyy hh:mm tt).
How to add an Editable Date field
- Open your document in BoldSign and go to the Prepare page to configure the fields.
- Drag and drop the
Editable Date fieldonto the location where you want the signer to enter the date and time. - BoldSign automatically supports timestamps for all Editable Date fields.
- In the Editable Date Settings, you can configure:
Date Format (e.g., dd/MM/yyyy)
Time Format (e.g., hh:mm tt)
Default Date & Time (optional)
Supported Date & Time Format Examples
| Date Formats | Time Formats | Example Output |
|---|---|---|
| dd/MM/yyyy | hh:mm tt | 28/02/2026 02:15 PM |
| MM/dd/yyyy | h:mm tt | 02/28/2026 2:15 PM |
| dd-MMM-yyyy | HH:mm | 28-Feb-2026 14:15 |
| MMM-dd-yyyy | H:mm | Feb-28-2026 14:15 |
| MMM dd, yyyy | hh:mm:ss tt | Feb 28, 2026 02:15:42 PM |
| dd MMM, yyyy | h:mm:ss tt | 28 Feb, 2026 2:15:42 PM |
| yyyy, MMM dd | HH:mm:ss | 2026, Feb 28 14:15:42 |
| yyyy/MM/dd | H:mm:ss | 2026/02/28 14:15:42 |
| dd-MM-yyyy | hh:mm tt | 28-02-2026 02:15 PM |
| MM-dd-yyyy | h:mm tt | 02-28-2026 2:15 PM |
| yyyy-MM-dd | HH:mm | 2026-02-28 14:15 |
| dd.MM.yyyy | H:mm | 28.02.2026 14:15 |
| dd.MMM.yyyy | hh:mm:ss tt | 28.Feb.2026 02:15:42 PM |
Note: If you prefer not to include a time format along with the date, you can set it to None.
Once you finish customizing the field, send the document for signing.
Default Date and Time Format from Sender’s View
Senders can additionally set a prefilled default date and time format, as illustrated in the screenshot below.
Signer’s View
- The signing window displays the date and time in the
MM/dd/yyyy H:mm:ssformat, as shown below.
- Here is how it appears in the final signed document.
Simple Use Case
- Imagine a manager needs to approve a last‑minute request. The exact approval time matters.
- When the manager selects the date, he can now also add the time—such as 04:30 PM.
- This helps HR or Finance know exactly when the approval happened.
Key Benefits and Advantages
- It captures both the date and exact time automatically, ensuring accurate record‑keeping.
- It uses the signer’s local time zone, removing confusion in multi‑region workflows.
- It helps with legal, compliance, and time‑sensitive processes by providing clear time‑based evidence.
- It requires no extra setup—timestamps are enabled automatically for all Editable Date fields.
- It keeps documents clean since you don’t need separate fields for date and time.
