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# Format Date

This action allows you to format programmatic dates (e.g., timestamps from a database) into a customized, human-friendly format. Below are the configuration steps:

#### Pick date

Use the **Dynamic Data Source Selector** popup to enter or select a date from a previous action or payload. This is the date that will be formatted.

#### Output Format Configuration

Customize the output format by adding text and format values. You can combine multiple formats to create your desired date format.

#### Preview

See a preview of the formatted date based on your selected configuration.

Screenshots are provided to illustrate the configuration process and the resulting formatted dates. Below is the sample payload data used for demonstration:

```json
{
  "start_date": "2024-02-03",
  "end_date": "2025-02-03"
}
```

<figure><img src="/files/oijrwyUL4My7QhxSJA8G" alt=""><figcaption><p>Format Date Action Configuration</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/A787fK9dxM0LPMz2jxLW" alt=""><figcaption><p>Format Date Action Result</p></figcaption></figure>


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