When you're working with date fields in Practice Better, you might notice that the pop-up calendar sometimes covers the input field you're trying to fill. Don't worry—this is a common interface behavior, and we've got you covered with multiple ways to handle it effectively.
- Understanding Date Field Behavior
- Method 1: Navigate Using Your Keyboard or Mouse
- Method 2: Access Advanced Month and Year Selection
- Method 3: Dismiss and Type Manually
Understanding Date Field Behavior
Practice Better's date picker is designed to help you select dates quickly and accurately. However, depending on your screen size and the position of the date field, the calendar pop-up might occasionally overlap with the field you're working on. This doesn't mean something's broken—it's just how the interface prioritizes showing you all available date options.
Three Simple Methods for Completing Date Fields
Method 1: Navigate Using Your Keyboard or Mouse
Use the scroll wheel on your mouse or the up/down arrow keys on your keyboard to move through months and years directly within the calendar. This approach works great when you need to select dates that are relatively close to the current month.
📍 Please note: This method is most efficient for dates within the same year or just a few months away from today's date.
Method 2: Access Advanced Month and Year Selection
Click directly on the month or year displayed at the top of the calendar pop-up. This action opens expanded selection options, allowing you to choose from a broader range of months and years. You can then use your mouse scroll wheel or keyboard arrow keys to navigate through the available years quickly.
💡 Pro tip: This method is particularly helpful when you need to select dates from several years ago or in the future, such as birth dates or long-term appointment scheduling.
Method 3: Dismiss and Type Manually
Click anywhere else on your screen to close the calendar pop-up, then type your desired date directly into the field. When entering dates manually, always use the format MM/DD/YYYY to ensure Practice Better recognizes and processes your entry correctly.
✅ You're all set: Once you've entered the date using any of these methods, Practice Better will automatically validate and format it for you.