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Date

Date fields store calendar-style values. Use them for due dates, business dates, report periods, scheduling filters, and date-based rules.

The date category also includes time, because time stores a date-related value without a calendar date.

Common Uses​

UseExamples
Calendar dateDue date, start date, delivery date
PeriodWeek, month, quarter, year
Time of dayStart time, end time, daily cutoff time
PlanningSchedule window, reporting period

Date Field Types​

Field TypePurpose
DateSelect a calendar date
TimeSelect a time of day
WeekSelect a week period
MonthSelect a month period
QuarterSelect a quarter period
YearSelect a year period