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Format Date

Format Date

Converts a date from an input format to a defined output format. Essential for standardizing dates when moving between systems with different conventions — such as converting from the American format to the Brazilian one or to the ISO standard, without having to write code.


Options​

Use a date relative to the robot's execution?​

Defines whether the date used will be the current date at the moment the robot is running. Select Yes to use the current date automatically, or No to provide a specific date.

Input format date​

Select the format in which the input date is written. This field is only shown when Use a relative date is set to No and the date to be formatted is of the free text type.

Date to be formatted​

Enter the date that will be formatted. This field is only shown when Use a relative date is set to No.

Output format​

Select the format in which the date must be returned after the conversion.

Output language​

Choose the language of the output date — for example Brazil Portuguese, producing an output such as 17 de abril de 2026.

Returns​

Custom code​

js
actions["action-id"].value // date converted to the selected output format (Text)

Field selection​

  • value — date formatted in the output format chosen (Text)

Rules and Conditions​

  • The Output format field is required.
  • When Use a relative date is No, the Input format date and Date fields are also required.
  • The date provided must match exactly the input format selected.