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# Configure date field validations

Date fields can accept a variety of formats. The current date field validations are separated into two categories: all systems and systems using only the English language.

To create a date field validation:

1. Open a new or existing validation, see Configure validations.

2. In the Component Type field, select Date Field.

3. Configure the date and time formats as necessary, using the following:

   Field Name | Systems | Description
   --- | --- | ---
   Date Format | All | Formats for the date part of the field. Choices are: Long�January 2, 1999 Medium�02-Jan-99 Short�1/2/99 None�Date is not displayed.
   Date Format | English Only | Available formats for the date section of the field are: MM/DD/YY (06/16/99) DD-MON-YY (16-Jun-99) MONTH DD, YYYY (June 16, 1999) Day, Month DD, YYYY (Monday, June 16, 1999) DD-MON (16-JUN, defaults to current year) DD-MON-YYYY (16-JUN-1999) MM-DD-YYYY (06-16-1999) MM-DD-YY (06-16-99) DD (Defaults to the current month and year) MM/DD (06/16, defaults to current year) MM/DD/YYYY (06/16/1999)
   Time Format | All | Available formats for the time section of the field are: Long�12:00:00 PM PST Medium�12:00:00 PM Short�12:00 PM None�Time is not displayed.

4. Click Save.

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