In Webflow, where can I set the date formatting to standard European dd/mm/yyyy for both import and display?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To set the date formatting to standard European (dd/mm/yyyy) in Webflow for both import and display, you need to make adjustments within the site settings and collection fields. Please follow the steps below:

  1. Site Settings
  • Go to the Webflow Designer and open the project for your website.
  • On the top-left corner, click on the project name to access the site settings.
  • In the "General" tab, find the "Date Format" section.
  • Click on the input field and select the "Custom format" option.
  • Enter the following format: DD/MM/YYYY
  • Click "Save" to apply the changes to the site settings.
  1. Collection Fields
  • In the Webflow Designer, navigate to the CMS Collections by clicking on "Collections" in the left sidebar.
  • Choose the collection that contains date fields you want to format.
  • Select a date field you want to change the format for by clicking on it.
  • In the field settings panel on the right, find the "Options" section.
  • Expand the "Date Options" dropdown.
  • Check the "Use custom format" option.
  • Enter the following format: DD/MM/YYYY
  • Click "Save" to apply the changes.

By following these steps, you will have set the date formatting to the standard European (dd/mm/yyyy) format for both import and display in Webflow.

Additional Questions:

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