# Date

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## Input combo type date

Displays a date input field in the format `mm/dd/yy, HH:MM` (12-hour format).

## Usage example

```xml
<form>
    <inputcombo
        type="date"
        id="start_date"
        label="Date"
        description="Set the date on which the measurement was performed"
        value="2024-07-19T17:30"
    />    
</form>
```

## Properties

* `id`: Unique identifier for this field
* `label`: Header text
* `description`: Short descriptive text
* `shape`: Used to align the label and the input field. Allowed values:
  * `compactVertical`
  * `wideVertical`
  * `wideHorizontal`
* `value`: Sets a default date. Use the ISO 8601 format: `yyyy-MM-dd'T'HH:mm`


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