The Date Format setting allows you to choose how dates are displayed throughout the platform, ensuring consistency across records, reports, and notifications.

Users can select between the DD/MM/YYYY format (common in the UK, Europe, and Australia) or the MM/DD/YYYY format (commonly used in the US).

💡 Note: This is a global setting, meaning the selected date format will apply to all users in the platform. Individual users cannot customize their own date format.
Only users with the appropriate access can update your organizations default date format within oboloo. To find out more about user access rights, please check out this user guide here.

When to Use This Feature

  • If your organization operates in different regions with varying date format preferences.

  • If reports need to be standardized to match internal company policies.

  • If users are more familiar with a specific date format.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Navigate to Company Settings

  • Click Settings in the main menu.

  • Select Company Settings from the dropdown list.

2. Locate the Date Format Field

  • Find the "Date Format" section.

3. Select Your Preferred Format

  • Click on the dropdown menu under the Date Format field.

  • Choose between DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY.

💡 Tip: The chosen format will apply across all date fields, including contracts, sourcing events, and savings records.

4. Save the Changes

  • Click "Save Changes" to apply the new date format.

5. The Date Format is Now Updated!

  • All date fields across the platform will now display in the selected format.

  • If changes do not appear immediately, refresh your browser or clear your cache.

Key Considerations & Best Practices

✅ This is a global setting, meaning all users will see dates in the new format—users cannot set individual preferences.

✅ Ensure that all users are informed of the format change to prevent confusion in data entry and reporting.

✅ If your organization has teams in multiple regions, consider standardizing the date format for consistency.

✅ Refresh your browser after saving changes to ensure the new format is displayed correctly.

✅ Only users with the appropriate permissions can update the company settings. If you do not have access, check with your administrator or review the user access guide.

✅ This setting can be reversed at any time by following the same steps in this guide.

Additional Resources

📌 Related User Guides:

📌 Need Further Help?
If you need further assistance, please contact your internal platform administrator for support. Otherwise please reach out to oboloo's support team. If you are unable to view the above area in the oboloo platform, please check your user permissions and access rights.