# How to Format Dates in Coda

> To format dates in Coda, open a document, click a table column header, and select 'Column type'. Next, choose 'Date', select 'Date' or 'Date and Time', and customize the format as needed.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-format-dates-in-coda/
Apps: Coda
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3e96ab56e05a00fe6692/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open a document in Coda.
2. Click on the column header in your table.
3. Select 'Column type'.
4. Click 'Date'.
5. Choose 'Date 'or 'Date and Time' based on your needs.
6. Once the column is set, you can customize your format the way you want.