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NHS Digital Service Manual: Date input
Documents date input for exact dates users already know, three grouped day/month/year fields, fieldset and legend structure, example date hints, inputmode numeric, birthday autocomplete attributes, and error handling for missing or invalid date parts.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date input | Choose date input for exact dates users already know or can find quickly. | Typing, paste, selection, deletion, undo, and correction happen inside each part without automatic focus movement. | NHS date input guidance supports exact-date entry, grouped fields, birth-date autocomplete, numeric input mode, and error handling. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as pattern-library evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: NHS. Last checked: .