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# Date Time user input control

# Date Time user input control {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Use the Date Time user input control in a Virtual Agent topic to enable the user to
select a calendar date, time (hours and minutes), or both.

## Date Time user input control properties {#va-date-time-input__section_q5s_lfr_11c}

The Date Time user input control accepts inputs from a calendar selection, or by
entering plain language in the Virtual Agent chat window. If you type
your answer, the Virtual Agent accepts different inputs depending on
how your region handles dates. For example, if you're in the United States, the input
control supports the MM-DD-YYYY format, while a user in Spain enters the date in
DD-MM-YYYY format.  
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| Date Time property | Description |
|-|-|
| Name | Name that identifies this node in the topic flow. |
| Variable Name | Name of the variable that stores the user response to this prompt. The variable name is automatically created from the Node name property. |
| Allow automatic slot-filling | Toggle to allow this node's value to be automatically set by other nodes, as well as during topic discovery. When this toggle is activated, the Detail description field changes from dynamic Data Pill Picker and script options to a static text field. |
| Detail description | Description of the information that you need from users. If the Allow automatic slot filling toggle is deactivated, you can create a dynamic detail description by selecting the Data Pill Picker icon ![]() to define conditions, or select the Open Editor icon ![]() to enter a script. If the Allow automatic slot filling toggle is activated, you can only enter a static description. |
| Input format | Type of Date Time control to be displayed. Select one of the following formats: * Date: Shows only the monthly calendar for the user to select the date. * DateTime: Shows both a monthly calendar and time picker. * Time: Shows only the time picker for the user to select the time (hours and minutes). {#va-date-time-input__ul_n2v_xmj_h1c} |
| Advanced ||
| Enforce user prompt | Toggle to open a field for a custom message shown to the user instead of the message generated by the large language model (LLM). You can create custom messages in plain language, input a script, or define conditions with the data pill picker. |
| Validation | Add a script to validate the user input. For example, check if the user entered a valid email address. |
| Additional instructions for LLM | Further instructions to the LLM, such as adding data formats, restrictions, or default values for user responses. You can create additional instructions in plain language, input a script, or define conditions with the data pill picker. |
| Hide or skip this node ||
| Conditionally show this node if | No-code condition statement or low-code script that specifies a condition for presenting this node in the conversation. The condition must evaluate to true. |
| Allow user to skip this node if | No-code condition statement or low-code script that specifies a condition for letting users skip this node in the conversation. The condition must evaluate to true. You can set this field using either the condition builder or a script. If users enter a value such as <kbd class="ph userinput">skip this step</kbd> when the conditions do not allow skipping, they receive a message saying the node cannot be skipped and are re-prompted to provide an answer. |
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## Example Date Time user input control {#va-date-time-input__section_t5s_lfr_11c}

Note:  
Asset library controls may display and function differently in other channels.  
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| Input properties | Date Time prompt |
|-|-|
|   | Figure 1. Date Time prompt |
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## Channel support {#va-date-time-input__section_yff_lxw_xdb}

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| Channel | Support | Constraints |
|-|-|-|
| Microsoft Teams | Supported | None |
| Slack | Not Supported | None |
| SMS Twilio | Supported | Not applicable |
| WhatsApp | Supported | None |
| Google Chat | Supported | None |
[Table 1. Channel support for the Date Time user input control]

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