The due date field in Formaloo helps teams manage time effectively by assigning deadlines to each task or record. It’s a workspace-level field, similar to the Status Field, and it ensures that every deliverable has a clear timeline, keeping your entire team accountable and projects on schedule.
📍 Included in plan: Enterprise
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What the due date field is and why it matters
The due date field lets you assign a specific date and time to each record, helping teams manage schedules, prioritize tasks, and prevent missed deadlines. It’s ideal for planning, project tracking, and operations that rely on timing.
You can quickly select from preset options or create your own:
Today
Tomorrow
This week
Next week
Custom due date (set any date and time manually)
With these options, your team can easily organize tasks by urgency or time frame without having to scroll through calendars every time.
💡 Pro Tip: Pair the Due Date and Status Fields to track both progress and deadlines in a single view.
How to add a due date field
Follow these steps to add and use the due date field in your forms or apps:
Open your Form Editor.
Click + Add field at the top left corner.
Search for Due Date and select it.
Adjust any basic settings, such as enabling time selection or setting a default value.
Once added, each record will have a dedicated due date visible across your workspace, making it easier to sort, track, and filter deadlines.
💡 Pro Tip: Use Memory Forms to automatically remember user data between submissions and personalize recurring workflows.
Where you can view and use the due date field
You can view the due date in two main sections of Formaloo: the Data Blocks and the Activity Page.
Data blocks
In data blocks (like the tables that store your form responses), you can:
See deadlines for each task or record
Sort by date to identify upcoming or overdue items
Filter submissions to focus on work due this week or today
You can also export or print your data, including due dates, for internal reports or client updates.
Activity page
On the Activity Page, the due date field appears alongside Assignee and Status, allowing every team member to see what’s due and when.
You can:
Filter records by preset due ranges (like “Next week”)
Sort tasks chronologically
Combine filters for Due Date, Status, and Assignee to view complete project timelines
💡 Pro Tip: Stay on top of every task and deadline in one place!
Use the Activity Page to view all assigned records, filter by due dates, and monitor progress across your team, all in real time.
👉 Learn how to use the Activity Page in Formaloo
Real-world use cases
The due date field helps teams across industries bring structure to their planning and ensure accountability. Here’s how different teams use it:
1. Project management
In the Project Tracker template, project managers use the due date field to schedule and monitor deliverables.
Each record represents a task with a specific deadline. By sorting or filtering tasks by due date, managers can prioritize what’s due soon, identify overdue work, and align progress with the project timeline.
2. Education and student management
Educators using the Student Management App template can assign due dates for coursework, projects, or application reviews.
Teachers can filter upcoming assignments, identify overdue submissions, and send reminders to students ahead of time.
3. HR and internal operations
HR departments managing requests or employee onboarding can use the Vacation Request Form template to ensure timely processing.
Each request includes a due date for manager approval or HR review, keeping operations running smoothly and ensuring no request is left pending.
4. Marketing and campaign planning
Marketing teams can use due dates to organize campaign timelines, content creation, approvals, and launches.
For instance, using the Due Date field in an agency dashboard ensures every
💡 Pro Tip: Assign due dates differently for team members and external collaborators by managing internal vs. external users.
Wrap-up
The due date field makes it easy to plan ahead, meet deadlines, and ensure accountability across your workspace. When paired with the Status and Assignee fields, it gives your team a complete overview of both what needs to be done and when it needs to be completed.
🖼️ Try it now with the Agency Campaign Planning Template, a ready-to-use dashboard designed for marketing teams to organize creative tasks, assign responsibilities, and set clear launch deadlines. The due date field helps ensure every deliverable, from design reviews to campaign launches, happens exactly when planned.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. What does the due date field do?
It lets you assign deadlines to tasks or records, helping teams manage time efficiently and stay on track.
2. Can I use both date and time?
Yes, you can enable both date and time selection or use only the date if preferred.
3. What are the preset options available?
You can quickly choose from Today, Tomorrow, This Week, Next Week, or set a Custom date.
4. Can I automatically assign due dates?
Yes. You can use Form Logic to automatically set a due date based on user responses or form actions.
5. Is the due date field available on all plans?
No, it’s available in the Enterprise plan, as it’s a workspace-level feature.
6. Can I filter records by due date?
Yes. You can sort and filter your submissions to see what’s due soon, overdue, or completed.
7. How do I track overdue tasks?
When a task’s due date has passed, you can filter or highlight overdue items in your data blocks or activity view.
8. Can I export or print due date data?
Yes. You can print your submissions or save them as PDFs or download them into Excel to share or archive your deadlines.
9. Can external users see or update due dates?
Yes, depending on permission settings. Learn about internal vs. external users