# Input Datepicker `lion-input-datepicker` component is based on the date text input field. Its purpose is to provide a way for users to fill in a date with a datepicker. For an input field with a big range, such as `birthday-input`, a datepicker is not the ultimate tool, so use the standard [lion-input-date](../input-date). ## Features - input field with a datepicker to help to choose a date - based on [lion-input-date](../input-date) - makes use of [lion-calendar](../calendar) inside the datepicker - makes use of [formatDate](../localize/docs/date.md) for formatting and parsing. - option to overwrite locale to change the formatting and parsing - can make use of date specific [validators](../validate/docs/DefaultValidators.md) with corresponding error messages in different languages - isDate (default) - minDate - maxDate - minMaxDate - isDateDisabled ## How to use ### Installation ``` npm i --save @lion/input-datepicker ``` ```js import '@lion/input-datepicker/lion-input-datepicker.js'; // validator import example import { minDateValidator } from '@lion/validate'; ``` ### Example ```html ```