Ask users for Dates
When to use this pattern
Follow this pattern whenever you need users to provide or select a date as part of your service.
How it works
The way you should ask users for dates depends on the types of date you’re asking for.
Dates you may need users to provide include:
- memorable dates, like a date of birth or marriage
- dates from documents like a passport
Asking for memorable dates
Ask for memorable dates, like dates of birth, using the date input component.
Asking for dates from documents and cards
When asking for a date exactly as it’s shown on a passport or other document, make the fields match the format of the original. This makes it easier for users to copy the date across accurately.