How do I default an element to the current date or time?

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To default an element to the current date or time, please follow the instructions below.

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PLEASE NOTE: The following JavaScript currently works only on iOS devices.

When using a Date element, place new Date() in the Dynamic Value.  It will display on the device as follows:

May 28, 2015

When using a Time element, place new Date() in the Dynamic Value.  It will display on the device as follows:

2:24 PM

When using a Date-Time element, place new Date() in the Dynamic Value.  It will display on the device as follows:

5/28/25, 2:24 PM

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PLEASE NOTE: The following JavaScript works on both iOS and Android devices.

When using a Text element, place Date() in the Dynamic Value.  It will display on the device as follows:

Thu May 28 2015 14:24:26 GMT-0600 (MDT)

When using a Read-Only element, place Date() in the Dynamic Value.  It will display on the device as follows:

Thu May 28 2015 14:24:26 GMT-0600 (MDT)

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iFORM TIP: To keep the user from editing these fields, you can hide them from the user by putting false into the Condition Value of the element.

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