Use the Date Range Field to set both a start and end date on records, enabling clear timeline creation, duration tracking, and more precise scheduling.
Plan Availability | All plan types |
Permissions | Workspace Admins, Solution Creators and Solution Managers: Can create, modify, delete, and manage Date Range fields in their solutions. |
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Overview
The Date Range field captures start and end dates and is essential in using Timeline View. Time values can be added as needed.
Key Features:
Always includes Start and End Dates.
If only a Start Date or End Date is entered, the value will be applied automatically to the missing date.
Adding a Date Range Field
You can add a Date Range field from two views:
From Grid View:
Navigate to the Grid View of your table.
Click the + Field button after the last column header or open the Column Menu by clicking on a column header's dropdown icon and selecting "Add Field to the Right."
Select Date Range from the field options. A configuration window will open.
Customize the field settings and save.
From Record View:
Open the desired record in Record View.
Click the + sign next to an existing field to add a new field below.
Select Date Range and configure it.
Customizing the Date Range Field
Solution Managers can tailor Date Range fields to suit their needs. Options include:
Display Formats
Compact:
Standard:
Long:
Pill (default):
Additional Options
Field Requirements: The field can be marked as required to ensure data entry consistency.
Tip: Check out SmartSuite’s articles on Setting Default Field Values and Adding Help Text to fields.
Building Timeline Views with Date Range Fields
Date Range fields enable Timeline View, one of SmartSuite’s most powerful visualization features. Use this view to:
Map project workstreams.
Track initiatives and milestones visually.
Using Start or End Dates in the Saved View Toolbar:
You have the ability to choose the Start or End Date when using the Sort, Filter, Group, and Spotlight elements in the Saved View Toolbar.
Practical Scenarios and Use Cases
1. Event Scheduling
Scenario: An events team plans a conference and needs to track session schedules.
Solution: Use Date Range fields to define session start and end times, making it easy to visualize in Timeline View.
2. Project Management
Scenario: A construction company tracks phases of a building project.
Solution: Create Date Range fields for each project phase to monitor timelines and dependencies.
3. HR Hiring Process
Scenario: HR needs to track candidate interview and onboarding schedules.
Solution: Use Date Range fields to organize schedules and ensure smooth coordination.