Use date fields to store and display dates in the format specified in your user preferences (see Selecting Region, Date, and Time Formats).

In date fields, you can do either of the following:

•Manually type the date in the accepted format. This method may be faster when entering dates that are in the past or distant future. You can copy and paste data, if necessary. A calendar window pops up, but does not interfere with your manual data entry.

•Put the cursor in the date field to automatically open the Calendar pop-up window and select the necessary date in the pop-up window.

Calendar Pop-up Window

To select a date in a pop-up calendar: