Change the date & time of an entry

The date can be adjusted to anytime past, present, or future in Day One. This allows you to retroactively create past entries from memory or using photos.

iOS

While editing an entry, tap the date at the top. Use the Calendar to change the date or use the options below the calendar to set the date/time. There is an option to set an entry to “All-day”. Please note that there is currently no way to type the desired date on iOS.

Or tap the map at the bottom to open the Entry Info/Metadata view. Then tap the Date field to edit.

Using photos to set the date and location of the entry is also an option in the Metadata view.

Android

While editing an entry, tap the date at the top. Use the Calendar to change the date or use the options below the calendar to set the date/time.

Or tap the map at the bottom to open the Entry Info/Metadata view. Then tap the Date field to edit.

macOS

There are several options to change the date.

1. Click the date at the top of the entry. Entries can now be set to “All-day”.

     2. Click the Paper Clip icon at the bottom right of an entry and then choose Date

     3. Click the More (•••) icon at the top right and choose Date

Web

While editing an entry, click the date at the top. Use the Calendar to change the date or use the options below the calendar to set the date/time. There is an option to set an entry to “All-day”.

Or click the 3 dots next to the metadata information at the bottom of the entry to open the Entry Info/Metadata view. Then click the Date field to edit.

FAQ

Can I type the desired date to easily search for an older date?

You can achieve this when using the following platforms:

1. macOS: Click on the date at the top of the entry. You should be able to type in the desired date directly.
2. Web App: Click on the date at the top of the entry. You can then type in the date you wish to set for the entry.