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U.S. Web Design System: Date picker
Documents date picker as a single-date calendar control for scheduling and day-of-week context, with manual date typing, visible mm/dd/yyyy hinting, min and max date settings, accessibility testing, keyboard navigation across days, weeks, months, and years, and guidance against auto-submission.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date picker | Choose date picker for single-date scheduling when calendar position, weekday, or availability changes the decision. | Opening the calendar moves focus to the current, selected, or first available date without losing the labelled input context. | USWDS date picker guidance supports scheduling use, day-of-week context, manual typing, format hints, min and max dates, keyboard navigation, accessibility tests, and avoiding auto-submission. |
Evidence Role
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Publisher: U.S. Web Design System. Last checked: .