How to automatically fill today’s date in the form?

You can use the TODAY function to update the current date as the answer to a date question in the form.

You can use the TODAY function to update the current date as the answer to a date question in the form.

Let's take the example of a leave request form. Instead of asking the user to fill the request date, we can automatically update the today's date in the request date question.

Step 1: Add a date question in Google Forms.
Step 2: Click on the Addon icon > Select Formfacade > Select Customize this form > Click on the Proceed button.
In the Formfacade customize interface, click on the ⚙️icon next to the date question for request date.
Step 3: Field settings screen will be displayed. Select the "Answer" tab and write the formula to update the current date.
Step 4: Write the TODAY() formula in the Calculate option as shown below.