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DateField

The DateField component captures date input with a consistent interface for date selection and proper validation. Use it to collect date information in forms, scheduling interfaces, or data entry workflows.

DateField components support both manual text entry and picker selection, giving merchants flexibility to choose their preferred input method based on personal preference and specific date entry scenarios.

For visual calendar-based selection, consider DatePicker. The component validates dates in real-time and provides clear error messages for invalid entries, preventing form submission errors and reducing the need for merchants to correct date inputs multiple times.

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Targets (6)

Supported targets

Use cases

Scheduling: Collect appointment dates, delivery dates, or scheduling information.
Transaction dates: Capture transaction dates, effective dates, or expiration dates.
Filtering: Provide date-based filtering for reports or transaction histories.
Date ranges: Enable date range selection for analytics or reporting.

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Anchor to example-capture-date-input-with-validationCapture date input with validation

Collect date information using a text-based input field with built-in validation. This example shows how to implement a DateField that supports both manual text entry and picker selection, providing merchants with flexible date input options for scheduling, filtering, or data entry tasks.

Capture date input with validation

import React, {useState} from 'react';

import {

DateField,

Screen,

ScrollView,

Navigator,

Text,

reactExtension,

} from '@shopify/ui-extensions-react/point-of-sale';

const SmartGridModal = () => {

const [date, setDate] = useState('');

return (

<DateField

label="Date"

value={date}

onChange={setDate}

action={{

label: 'Clear',

onPress: () => setDate(''),

}}

<Text>Selected Date: {date}</Text>

</ScrollView>

</Screen>

</Navigator>

);

};

export default reactExtension('pos.home.modal.render', () => (

));

Examples

Capture date input with validation

Description

React

import React, {useState} from 'react';
import {
  DateField,
  Screen,
  ScrollView,
  Navigator,
  Text,
  reactExtension,
} from '@shopify/ui-extensions-react/point-of-sale';

const SmartGridModal = () => {
  const [date, setDate] = useState('');
  return (
    <Navigator>
      <Screen name="DateField" title="DateField Example">
        <ScrollView>
          <DateField
            label="Date"
            value={date}
            onChange={setDate}
            action={{
              label: 'Clear',
              onPress: () => setDate(''),
            }}
          />
          <Text>Selected Date: {date}</Text>
        </ScrollView>
      </Screen>
    </Navigator>
  );
};

export default reactExtension('pos.home.modal.render', () => (
  <SmartGridModal />
));

TS

import {
  Navigator,
  Screen,
  ScrollView,
  Text,
  DateField,
  extension,
} from '@shopify/ui-extensions/point-of-sale';

export default extension('pos.home.modal.render', (root, api) => {
  const clearHandler = () => {
    dateField.updateProps({value: ''});
    textBox.replaceChildren('');
  };
  const dateField = root.createComponent(DateField, {
    label: 'Select Date',
    value: '',
    action: {label: 'Clear', onPress: clearHandler},
  });

  const textBox = root.createComponent(Text);

  const onChangeHandler = (newValue: string) => {
    dateField.updateProps({value: newValue});

    const textContent = `Selected Date: ${newValue}`;
    textBox.replaceChildren(textContent);
  };

  dateField.updateProps({onChange: onChangeHandler});

  const scrollView = root.createComponent(ScrollView);
  scrollView.append(dateField);
  scrollView.append(textBox);

  const screen = root.createComponent(Screen, {
    name: 'DateField',
    title: 'Date Field Example',
  });
  screen.append(scrollView);

  const navigator = root.createComponent(Navigator);
  navigator.append(screen);

  root.append(navigator);
});

Anchor to propertiesProperties

Configure the following properties on the DateField component.

Anchor to label label string required: The content to use as the field label that describes the text information being requested.
Anchor to action action: A button configuration object displayed under the text field to provide extra functionality.
Anchor to disabled disabled boolean: Controls whether the field can be modified. When true, the field is disabled and users cannot edit its value.
Anchor to error error string: An error message that indicates a problem to the user. The field is given specific stylistic treatment to communicate issues that must be resolved immediately.
Anchor to helpText helpText string: The label text displayed under the field that provides guidance or instructions to assist users.
Anchor to onBlur onBlur () => void: A callback function executed when focus is removed from the field.
Anchor to onChange onChange (value: string) => void: A callback function executed when the user has finished editing the field, receiving the new text value as a parameter. You should update the value property in response to this callback.
Anchor to onFocus onFocus () => void: A callback function executed when the field receives focus.
Anchor to value value string: The current text value for the field. If omitted, the field will be empty. You should update the value property in response to the onChange callback.

InputAction

Defines the configuration object for action buttons displayed below input fields to provide extra functionality.

disabled
Whether the action button can be pressed.
```
boolean
```
label
The text displayed on the action button.
```
string
```
onPress
A callback function executed when the action button is pressed.
```
() => void
```

export interface InputAction {
  /**
   * The text displayed on the action button.
   */
  label: string;
  /**
   * A callback function executed when the action button is pressed.
   */
  onPress: () => void;
  /**
   * Whether the action button can be pressed.
   */
  disabled?: boolean;
}

Anchor to best-practicesBest practices

Use clear and specific labels: Provide descriptive labels that indicate what date is being requested, such as "Delivery Date" or "Appointment Date" rather than generic "Date." This helps users understand the context and purpose of the field.
Provide helpful guidance with helpText: Use the helpText property to explain date constraints, format expectations, or other requirements. For example, "Select a date within the next 30 days" or "Must be a future date."
Implement proper validation and error handling: Use the error property to display validation messages when users enter invalid dates. Provide clear, actionable error messages that help users correct their input.
Handle date values consistently: The field defaults to the current date when no value is provided. Update the value property in response to the onChange callback to maintain controlled component behavior and ensure predictable state management.
Use action buttons for enhanced functionality: Use the action property to provide quick access to related functionality like "Clear Date," "Set to Today," or "Show Calendar." This enhances usability without cluttering the interface.
Differentiate between input and change callbacks: Use onInput for immediate feedback like clearing validation errors as soon as users start typing. Reserve onChange for updating the field value when editing is complete. Never use onInput to update the value property.

Anchor to limitationsLimitations

DateField provides text-based date input—for calendar-style visual date selection, use the DatePicker component which offers an interactive calendar interface.
The field defaults to the current date rather than being empty—if you need an empty initial state, explicitly set the value property to an empty string.
Action buttons are limited to simple press callbacks—complex action workflows require custom implementation or additional components.

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