# Date Formats
## Content
You can use the C1DatePicker.SelectedDateFormat property to set the format that the date picker displays. You can set **SelectedDateFormat** property to **Short**, **Long**, or **Custom**. The table below illustrates each date format.
| **Date Format** | **Result** | **Description** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Short (default) |  | The control displays a short date format with numeric values. |
| Long |  | The control displays a long date format. |
| Custom |  | The control displays the custom format defined in the C1DatePicker.CustomFormat property. **Note**: Use full formats, not abbreviated formats. |