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title: Can I require only dates in the past or future? | Paperform Help Center | Paperform
description: Yes, toggle the corresponding setting for dates in the past or future. If you want to allow both dates in the past and future, leave both toggled off.
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Can I require only dates in the past or future?
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Yes, toggle the corresponding setting for dates in the past or future.

From the form editor navigate to the Date question field's configuration and toggle on the desired behavior. If you want to allow both dates in the past and future, leave both toggled off.

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