# How to Create SurveyMonkey for Selecting a Date

> To select a date in SurveyMonkey, go to the Build section, add a Date/Time element, and enter your question text and row label. Next, choose Date Info or Time Info, set the format, customize the validation message, configure options using the Tab icon, require an answer, and click Save.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-surveymonkey-for-selecting-a-date/
Apps: SurveyMonkey
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3a4cab56e05a00fe1500/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to the 'Build' section from the left hand menu of your design survey.
2. Drag and drop 'Date/Time' or click 'Add' into your survey from the Build section.
3. Enter your question text.
4. Enter a row label. This will appear just above the textboxes.
5. Click the icons + or - to add and remove more rows if needed.
6. Choose whether you want to collect 'Date Info', 'Time Info', or both.
7. If you're collecting Date Info, select whether you want the fields to be in MM/DD/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY format.
8. Make sure to customize the date validation message. If respondents enter their response in the wrong format, your error message will help them answer the question correctly to move forward.
9. Configure any additional question options by clicking the 'Tab' icon.
10. Enable the box to require and answer every question.
11. Click 'Save'.
12. By following these steps, this will help you gather preferences on available dates from your participants efficiently.