Configuring a Date Range Question

A Date Range question allows users to select both a start date and an end date within a single field. This question type is useful when collecting information that spans a period of time rather than a single date.

Adding a Date Range Question

Navigate to the desired section of your form.
Select Add Question.
Select Date Range from the Question Type dropdown.
Configure the available settings.
Select Save.

Configuration Options

Question Text

The question or prompt displayed to users.

Example:

What are the dates of your project?
Please provide your employment period.
Select the dates you will be attending the program.

Date Range

Allows administrators to define a minimum and maximum date range that users can select.

Start Date

The earliest date that can be selected.

Example Uses:

Prevent users from selecting dates prior to a program's start date.
Limit selections to the current application cycle.

End Date

The latest date that can be selected.

Example Uses:

Prevent users from selecting dates beyond a program deadline.
Restrict selections to a specific reporting period.

Clear Dates

Removes any configured date restrictions and allows users to select dates without a predefined range.

Tip: Date restrictions can help improve data accuracy and prevent invalid date selections.

Mandatory Field

Determines whether users must select a date range before submitting.

Enabled

Users must select both a start date and an end date.

Disabled

Users may leave the question unanswered.

Required for Draft Submission

Determines whether users must select a date range before saving a submission as a draft.

Enabled

Users cannot save a draft without selecting a date range.

Disabled

Users can save a draft and return later.

Note: This setting is typically used only when date information is required at the beginning of the submission process.

Required Field Message

The message displayed when a user attempts to submit without selecting a required date range.

Example Messages:

Please select a date range.
A start date and end date are required.
This field must be completed before continuing.

Help Hover Text

Additional instructions displayed when users hover over the help icon.

Example Uses:

Select the dates your project will take place.
Enter the start and end dates of your employment period.
Choose the dates that best reflect your participation timeline.

Best Practice: Use Help Hover Text to clarify what period users should provide.

Hide Question From Reviewers

Determines whether reviewers can view the question and selected date range.

Enabled

The question and response are hidden from reviewers.

Disabled

Reviewers can view the question and response.

Common Uses:

Internal administrative timelines
Workflow tracking fields
Information not required during evaluation

Hide Question From Submitters

Determines whether submitters can view the question.

Enabled

The question is hidden from submitters.
The question can still be viewed and completed by administrators, if applicable.

Disabled

The question is visible to submitters.

Important: When using an E-Reference question type, this setting must be enabled. E-Reference questions are intended to be completed by reference providers and should not be visible to applicants.

Common Uses:

E-Reference questions
Internal administrator-only fields
Workflow tracking information
Administrative notes

Common Use Cases

Date Range questions are commonly used for:

Project Timelines
Employment Periods
Program Participation Dates
Travel Dates
Event Schedules
Research Activities
Funding Periods

Best Practices

Use Date Range when collecting information that spans multiple dates.
Configure Start Date and End Date restrictions when users should only select dates within a specific timeframe.
Clearly indicate whether users should enter planned dates or actual dates.
Use Help Hover Text to provide additional guidance on the expected date range.
Verify that reviewers need access to the information before making the question visible to them.