# Configure Date Format

It is possible to define the date format you wish to use in Limio components across the Limio shop flow. To configure this follow the steps below.

1\. Navigate to the settings tab in the Limio Console

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2\. Navigate to Localisation

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3\. Select the format you want to use and click save

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#### **Formats explained:**

{% hint style="info" %}
If no format is selected, the components will default to use the locale date, in the short format. E.g US and CA will display as MM/DD/YYY i.e. 07/24/2023. However, improper config of the date can result in inconsistency across dates in Limio, Limio for Salesforce, and Zuora. To ensure dates are consistent, we recommend you choose one of the date formats defined in the table.
{% endhint %}

| Short Date               | DD/MM/YYYY e.g. 23/02/1994                   |
| ------------------------ | -------------------------------------------- |
| Abbreviated date         | Abbreviated month DD, YYYY e.g. Feb 23, 1994 |
| Full date                | Month DD, YYYY e.g. February 23, 1994        |
| English abbreviated date | DD Abbreviated month YYYY e.g. 23 Feb 1994   |
| Short date (US)          | MM/DD/YYYY e.g. 02/23/1994                   |


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