Date field defaults to today's date with a clear button #63

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opened 2026-07-26 18:21:29 +02:00 by cloudbot · 0 comments

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Goal

When an entry form renders a template's Date field, it should default to
today's date instead of being blank, and provide a clear affordance so the
user can blank it out again if they don't want a date recorded.

Motivation

Most entries logged on a given day are for that day, so requiring the
user to open the date picker and select today's date every time is
unnecessary friction. Occasionally a date isn't wanted at all, so clearing
needs to stay possible.

Acceptance criteria

A new entry with a Date field pre-populates that field with today's
date (no tap required).
The Date field shows a clear affordance (e.g. an icon/button) that
blanks the field back to empty/unset.
Opening the date picker still works as before and still seeds from
today when the field is currently blank.
Editing an existing entry does not overwrite an already-set (or
already-cleared) date with today's date — the default only applies
to a fresh/blank field.

Non-goals / constraints

Not changing TimeInput, even though it has the same lack of a clear
affordance today — out of scope unless the user wants it bundled in.

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## Goal When an entry form renders a template's Date field, it should default to today's date instead of being blank, and provide a clear affordance so the user can blank it out again if they don't want a date recorded. ## Motivation Most entries logged on a given day are *for* that day, so requiring the user to open the date picker and select today's date every time is unnecessary friction. Occasionally a date isn't wanted at all, so clearing needs to stay possible. ## Acceptance criteria - [ ] A new entry with a Date field pre-populates that field with today's date (no tap required). - [ ] The Date field shows a clear affordance (e.g. an icon/button) that blanks the field back to empty/unset. - [ ] Opening the date picker still works as before and still seeds from today when the field is currently blank. - [ ] Editing an existing entry does not overwrite an already-set (or already-cleared) date with today's date — the default only applies to a fresh/blank field. ## Non-goals / constraints - Not changing `TimeInput`, even though it has the same lack of a clear affordance today — out of scope unless the user wants it bundled in. ## Related None

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