--- title: "Date - Time" slug: "date-time" description: "Use Date-Time fields to capture dates, times, or both. Learn about setting field names and selecting formats (Date Only, Time Only, or Date + Time)" updated: 2025-01-27T09:29:30Z published: 2025-01-27T09:29:30Z canonical: "support.xyicon.com/date-time" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.xyicon.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Date - Time Field Type Xyicon Administrators Use this article to learn how to use **Date - Time** field type. ## Before you begin - Only **Xyicon Administrator** can create fields. --- Use this field type to input dates and times. It has 3 formats, Date only, Time only, and Date + Time. The field options available to a user will vary based on the selected format. In addition to the common properties, this field type contains an additional property - *Format.* ![](https://cdn.document360.io/d689d9b5-af1b-4ba8-a27d-d8cad72c9618/Images/Documentation/date---time-image-26f7ab8b.png) ## Steps to Create a Date - Time Type of Field 1. On the Xyicon Header, click the **Settings** **()** button. 2. Under **Settings**, click on the desired Module. 3. Click on the **Fields** Tab. 4. Click on **(+) Create** to create a new field. 5. In the **Create New Field** Panel that opens, give a name for your field. 6. Click on the drop-down in front of **Field Type** and select **Date - Time**. 7. Click on the drop-down in front of **Format** and select one from **Date Only**, **Time Only**, **Date + Time**. 8. Optionally, turn on **Display On Links**, provide a **Field Description**, and add **Helper Text** as needed. 9. Click **Create** to create your new field. [Video](https://cdn.document360.io/d689d9b5-af1b-4ba8-a27d-d8cad72c9618/Images/Documentation/Creating%20Field%20-%20Date%20and%20Time.mkv)