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Printing Date

This guide shows how to print date values into your PDF using n8n.

Step 1 — Prepare your template​

In the Eledo editor:

  1. Add a Text Box (TXT) component
  2. In Data (expression), enter a field name (for example DeliveryDate)
  3. Set the Type to Date
  4. Confirm and save the template

Date configuration

tip

Learn more about Text Box: /docs/product/template-editor/components/text-box.mdx

Step 2 — Use the template in n8n​

In your n8n workflow:

  1. Add the Eledo PDF node
  2. Select your credentials
  3. Choose your template
  4. Make sure Input is set to Guided Fields

Step 3 — Add and fill the field​

In the Eledo node:

  1. Click Add Date Field
  2. Select the field (for example DeliveryDate)
  3. Enter a date value into the Value field

Mapping date value

Step 4 — Format the date (recommended)​

By default, dates may be displayed in an unexpected format depending on the input.

Use formatting functions in the template to control output.

Examples:

DATE(DeliveryDate, "yyyy-MM-dd")
DATE(DeliveryDate, "dd/MM/yyyy")
DATE(TODAY(), "yyyy-MM-dd")
tip

Learn more about date formatting:
→ Formatting Dates
→ Date Functions

Result​

When the workflow runs:

  • the value is passed to Eledo
  • Eledo fills the Text Box
  • the formatted date is printed in the document

Next steps​

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