What are the Supported Date Formats for Custom Date Validation in Adobe Sign?
Adobe Sign supports various date formats when setting up custom date validations for fields, allowing users to input dates in a preferred, consistent style. These formats dictate how dates are recognized and displayed within documents.
Common Date Formats in Adobe Sign
The table below outlines the standard characters used to define date formats and provides examples of how dates will appear based on these formats.
| Character | Description | Format Example |
|---|---|---|
| . | Period / Dot | mmm.dd yyyy |
| / | Forward slash | mm/dd/yyyy |
| \ | Backslash | mm\dd\yyyy |
| - | Dash / Hyphen | mm-dd-yyyy |
Understanding Format Examples
mmm.dd yyyy: This format uses a three-letter abbreviation for the month (e.g., "Jan", "Feb"), followed by a period, the two-digit day, and the four-digit year.- Example: Jan.01 2023
mm/dd/yyyy: A widely recognized format that uses a two-digit month, two-digit day, and four-digit year, separated by forward slashes.- Example: 01/01/2023
mm\\dd\\yyyy: This format also uses a two-digit month, two-digit day, and four-digit year, but separated by backslashes. It's important to note that while the double backslash (\\) is used for formatting purposes in the validation settings, the printed value in the document will display only a single backslash (e.g.,mm\dd\yyyy).- Example: 01\01\2023 (displayed as 01\01\2023)
mm-dd-yyyy: Another common format, using two-digit month, two-digit day, and four-digit year, separated by hyphens (dashes).- Example: 01-01-2023
When configuring custom date validation, selecting the appropriate format ensures that data entered into date fields adheres to the specified structure, improving data consistency and accuracy in documents. For more details on customizing date validations, refer to the Adobe Help Center.
