Datepicker default value format

[atshaas]

As I understand, DatePicker's default value format is uncontrollable as the behaviour is defined in this way in the HTML spec. Are there any possible workarounds and are they being discussed? Or will default value remain uncontrollable?

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Hi there!

Technically, the default behavior of the DatePicker's value being uncontrollable is indeed due to how HTML specifies it. However, there's a workaround mentioned in the documentation where you can control the maximum value allowed in the DatePicker by setting the max attribute to max="9999-12-31". This doesn't directly control the default value but allows for some level of control over the DatePicker's input range.

As for discussions on making the default value controllable or implementing workarounds, the documentation does mention the possibility of adding a default maximum value as a small improvement in the future when time permits. So, it seems there is an openness to addressing this issue, but no specific plans or timelines are provided.

For more detailed guidance and updates, you might want to keep an eye on the official documentation: https://paste.twilio.design

Sorry, I don't have more specific information on future plans for controlling the default value of the DatePicker.

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[dosubot]

To further address your concern about controlling the DatePicker's default value format, while the HTML specification does limit direct control over this behavior, the workaround provided by setting a max attribute offers a partial solution by defining input range limitations. Additionally, the discussions and documentation updates suggest a willingness to explore improvements in this area, though no concrete plans or timelines have been established.

For a more immediate solution, you might consider implementing a JavaScript-based approach to set a default value that fits your format requirements upon initialization of the DatePicker. This could involve manipulating the input value directly through JavaScript after the component has loaded, ensuring it displays in the desired format.

Keep monitoring the official documentation and related discussions for any updates on this topic. Engaging in these discussions by sharing your use case and the importance of controlling the default value format might also help prioritize this feature in future updates.

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[roxanagomez]

Hi @atshaas our engineering team will take a look at this and get back to you in a bit.

[atshaas]

Thanks and I was a bit unclear before - I care about controlling the formatting, which seems to be based on user's locale by default.

[ssonajalg]

To illustrate with an example - we'd love the value in the textfield to be rendered as "yyyy-mm-dd", to have maximum international clarity + consistency with how we format dates in the rest of the Flex/TaskRouter Console.

[TheSisb]

Hi @atshaas & @ssonajalg ,

Thank you for providing the additional details. Unfortunately, the formatting limitations you’re experiencing are due to the inherent behavior of the underlying browser element. It’s designed to adapt to the OS native locale of each user, ensuring the most comprehensible display across diverse regions.

However, we recognize the challenges this dynamic formatting presents for data consistency. To address this, we offer the formatReturnDate() function, which you can use to standardize the date format for your system.

I hope this explanation and guidance helps! Let me know if you have further concerns or questions.