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# Insert column - Date
### Insert a date column
Date columns allow you to capture or populate date values in the report.
To insert a date column:
1. Go to **Planning** > **Insert Column** > **Date.**
2. A side panel opens, as shown below, where you can enter a title and configure the required properties.
3. Select **Create,** an empty date column is inserted into the report with default configuration.
4. To enter a date, double-click a cell and select a value from the date picker or calendar.
You can [modify a date input column](/planning-sheets/how-tos/measure-and-row-based-planning/insert-manual-input-columns.md#modify-column-properties) to update its properties.
### Configure date column properties
You can define properties such as **Insert As**, **Input type**, **Allow entry on Totals/Subtotals**, **On Change Formula**, **Allow Input**, and **Description**, similar to other data input columns. For more information, see [configure data input column properties](/planning-sheets/how-tos/measure-and-row-based-planning/insert-manual-input-columns.md#configure-data-input-column-properties).
Additional configurations for date columns include:
* **Format**: Select the required date format from the **Format** dropdown.
* **Minimum and maximum date**: Set the allowed date range by defining minimum and/or maximum values. Users cannot enter dates outside this range.
* **Default value**: Pre-fill the column with a default date to avoid manual entry. You can set the default value using:
* **Static**: Use the date picker to define a common date for all rows.
* **Measure/Column**: Select a measure or column (native, formula, or date input) to source the default value.
After configuring the properties, select **Create** to insert the column. You can overwrite the default value by double-clicking a cell and selecting a new date from the date picker.
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The default value option is available for both visual measures and visual columns. Invalid date formats are automatically handled as blank values to ensure clean export and writeback.
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