> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.chatling.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Date/Time Block

> Learn about the Date/Time input block and how to set it up in the Builder.

The Date/Time block is used to collect the date and time from users. You can use this block to ask users for dates, times, or date-time combinations.

## Configuration

The Date/Time block has the following configuration options:

* **Store answer in variable**: The variable where the user's input will be stored.
* **Input required**: Whether the user's input is mandatory. If disabled, a Skip button will appear, allowing users to skip the input.
* **Format**: The type of input the block will accept. You can choose from the following:
  * Date
  * Time
  * Date & Time
* **Min**: The minimum value the user can input.
* **Max**: The maximum value the user can input.

<img src="https://chatling-assets.b-cdn.net/date-input-block-editor01.png" alt="Input date/time block editor" width="350" />