Template Plugin Date Object Does Not Show Proper Date

[ZeroHash]

Steps to reproduce

1. Open Sandbox Vault
2. Enable core plugin template
3. Type in custom date object (M/D/YYYY used in demonstration)
4. Create template with a date property using {{date}}
5. Add template to note

Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? [Y/N]

Yes

Expected result

Proper date

Actual result

Improper date shown

Environment

SYSTEM INFO:
	Obsidian version: v1.7.7
	Installer version: v1.5.12
	Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 10.0.19045
	Login status: logged in
	Language: en
	Catalyst license: none
	Insider build toggle: off
	Live preview: on
	Base theme: adapt to system
	Community theme: none
	Snippets enabled: 0
	Restricted mode: on

RECOMMENDATIONS:
	none

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Additional information

Video Demonstration

[WhiteNoise]

This is not a bug. The format in which dates are saved in properties/YAML is chosen by us and fixed. The way it is displayed follows OS-settings.

Properties: let the user customize the way Dates/Times are saved/written

This FR was created to capture the discussion related to letting the user choose in which format the dates of type “date & time” in properties are saved on file. Currently, we use ISO 8601, extended syntax, second resolution, local time. While the format chosen for the internal representation may be subject to minor changes in the future, we do not plan for having the users pick a different format. We would like to have fixed format to facilitate interoperability with outside software. If you…

[ZeroHash]

In that case then the issue is different because in the Template core plugin settings, it gives me the option to set a custom format and gives me a preview of what the date would look like.

I see your point. I then suggest a change in how this setting is used. Since you can’t have custom set date/time format in properties, then the properties field should ignore it, and instead use the default one.

[WhiteNoise]

We have no awareness that you are generating a property with that template.