# Date Format

The **"Date Format"** field defines how dates will be represented in the exported CSV file. The system offers five distinct formats to adapt to different geographical needs and software compatibility requirements.

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The "d-m-Y" (day-month-year) format standardizes date representation according to the European format. This setting ensures consistency in date display and facilitates data processing by analysis software or spreadsheets configured for the Italian format.