Days Between Dates Calculator – User Guide

1. Access the Calculator

• Open the calculator in any modern web browser
• The interface will automatically load with two date fields

2. Select Start Date

• Click the first date input field labeled “Start Date”
• Use the date picker (calendar popup) to select your initial date
• Navigate between months/years using the arrow buttons
• Click on your desired start date

3. Select End Date

• Click the second date input field labeled “End Date”
• Repeat the date selection process using the date picker
• Choose any date (can be before or after the start date)

4. Calculate Difference

• Click the purple “Calculate Difference” button (#5F38D5 color)
• The calculation happens instantly after clicking

5. View Results

• Results appear in a highlighted section below the button
• Display format: “Days between dates: X” (where X is the number)
• The result is always a positive integer regardless of date order

Key Features:

• Mobile-friendly design (works on phones and tablets)
• Automatic date validation (prevents invalid date entries)
• Error handling (alerts if any date is missing)
• Responsive feedback (button hover state, input focus states)

Pro Tips:

• Use the date picker’s arrow buttons for quick navigation
• Click the calendar icon to toggle date picker visibility
• Dates can span multiple months/years – calculator handles all cases
• To reset, simply select new dates and click calculate again

Visual Indicators:

• Purple button (#5F38D5) indicates primary action
• Input fields show blue border when active (#5F38D5)
• Result section appears only after calculation
• Loading happens instantly with no waiting time

Technical Notes:

• Uses HTML5 date input for better user experience
• Automatically adjusts for daylight saving changes
• Accounts for leap years in calculations
• Works for dates between 1900 and 2100

Troubleshooting:

• If dates won’t select: Ensure you’re using a modern browser
• If button doesn’t work: Check that both dates are selected
• If result seems wrong: Verify time zones match your location