Explain the problem as you see it
As a French speaker, the date format used in Tana is unfamiliar to me. For instance, "Today, 04/06/2023 (Sunday)" would be much more intuitive for me than "Today, Sun, 4 Jun."
Why is this a problem for you?
The way dates are displayed and entered can greatly impact user experience and localization.
User Familiarity: Date formatting should align with users' expectations and cultural conventions. For instance, users in the United States are accustomed to the "MM/DD/YYYY" format, while those in Europe prefer the "DD/MM/YYYY" format. By adhering to familiar date formats, Tana could enhance usability and reduce confusion.
Localization and Internationalization: Tana is used by people worldwide, and date formatting plays a vital role in localization efforts. By implementing flexible date formatting options, Tana can cater to users from different regions, respecting their preferred date formats. This adaptability helps ensure a positive user experience and broader global adoption.
Suggest a solution
Many services allow users to modify the formatting of dates in their settings. It would be a huge advantage if the same could be done for Tana.
4 Comments
Agree.
Custom date format.
Everyone can choose the format they want.
For me YYYY-MM-DD - clear and understandable.
Thanks for doing it soon :)
I also like the format of YYYY-MM-DD.
Request for custom date format supported: European for me - dd/mm/yyyy and week starting on Monday
I suggested a general purpose standardized approach to date formatting in my comment https://ideas.tana.inc/users/321/comments under the request for Formula Fields