Date Picker Fill-in

Overview

The Date Picker Fill-in lets you select the exact date you need—past, present, or future—directly from a calendar when you expand a Snippet. Instead of typing dates manually or double-checking calendars, you can insert the correct date in a single click. This saves time, ensures consistent formatting, and reduces errors. It’s especially useful for adding dates of birth, submission deadlines, delivery schedules, or upcoming appointments. To automatically insert today’s date upon expansion, use the date macro instead.

For the best experience and to use the Date Picker Fill-in everywhere you type, make sure you’re using the latest version of the TextExpander Mac or Windows app (version 8.4 or later).

Adding the Date Picker Fill-in to a Snippet

1. Create a new Snippet or open an existing one.
2. Place your cursor in the Snippet editor where you want the date to appear.
3. In the Snippet Editing Bar, click the Fill-ins button.
4. From the dropdown menu, select “Date Picker”.
5. Enter a name for your Date Picker Fill-in.
6. Choose a date format from the dropdown list. 
7. Click “OK” to insert the Date Picker into your Snippet.

Expanding a Snippet with the Date Picker Fill-in

When you expand a Snippet that includes a Date Picker Fill-in, a temporary fill-in window will appear.

1. Click the Date button in the fill-in window to open the calendar picker.
2. Choose your date using the month and day dropdowns, or navigate with the arrows to move between months.
3. Click “OK” to insert the date and complete the Snippet expansion.

Additional details

• The Date Picker Fill-in is available on version 8.4+ of the TextExpander Mac and Windows apps. If you don’t see it, make sure you’re on the latest version.
• If you’re part of a TextExpander Organization and receive an error message when updating or expanding a Snippet with the Date Picker Fill-in, ensure everyone at your organization is on the latest version of the TextExpander Mac or Windows app. Learn more about why you may be experiencing an error message and how to troubleshoot here.