Disable the Virtual Keyboard on Mobile Devices for Date/Time FieldsPRO

When using date/time field on mobile devices, the virtual keyboard that appears when you tap the date field can make interacting with the calendar distracting.

WS Form includes a Disable Virtual Keyboard setting on the date/time field. When checked, the mobile browser will be instructed to not show a virtual keyboard when the date/time picker is clicked.

Demo (Mobile Only)

How to Disable the Virtual Keyboard

To disable the virtual keyboard, first click on the settings icon on the date/time field.

WS Form - Field Settings Icon

Next check the Disable Virtual Keyboard option, then click Save & Close.

WS Form PRO - Date/Time Fields - Disable Virtual Keyboard

Compatibility

This feature adds an attribute of inputmode="none" to the date/time input.

Learn more on caniuse.com about the cross browser compatibility of this setting.

Alternative Method

WS Form also offers an inline date/time picker. Simply check the Inline setting when editing a date/time field.