Title: date format
Last modified: May 18, 2020

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# date format

 *  Resolved [themefuxx](https://wordpress.org/support/users/themefuxx/)
 * (@themefuxx)
 * [6 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/date-format-191/)
 * hello,
 * I want to change the date format of the M.E. calender preview into the german
   date format “12. Mai 2020” at all events date preview of the sidebar. I allready
   adjust the date format it at the settings of the plugin ([https://snipboard.io/9jge48.jpg](https://snipboard.io/9jge48.jpg)),
   but nothing is changing at the website.
 * Thanks for support.
 * Kind regards
    Andreas
 * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fdate-format-191%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US)
   to see the link]_

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 *  Plugin Contributor [webnus](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webnus/)
 * (@webnus)
 * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/date-format-191/#post-12843547)
 * Hi [@themefuxx](https://wordpress.org/support/users/themefuxx/),
 * Please follow this topic: [https://wordpress.org/support/topic/date-format-sidebar/](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/date-format-sidebar/)
   
   Please head over to WordPress Settings > General > Date / Time Format: [https://i.postimg.cc/FF8LJnRt/image.png](https://i.postimg.cc/FF8LJnRt/image.png)
 * Best Regards
 *  Thread Starter [themefuxx](https://wordpress.org/support/users/themefuxx/)
 * (@themefuxx)
 * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/date-format-191/#post-12844242)
 * Hello,
 * thanks for this advice. But it does’nt work. Please take a look at my general
   settings: [https://snipboard.io/EdaNfC.jpg](https://snipboard.io/EdaNfC.jpg)
 * I change it to german format of date, but at the frontend at my website is the
   english format shown: [http://www.fundkorb.com](http://www.fundkorb.com)
 * What’s the problem?
 * Thanks for support.
 * kind regards
    Andreas
 *  Plugin Contributor [webnus](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webnus/)
 * (@webnus)
 * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/date-format-191/#post-12854134)
 * Hi [@themefuxx](https://wordpress.org/support/users/themefuxx/),
 * I just check your screenshot and I can see it is the same format. could you please
   change “`j, F Y - H.i`” to “`j, F Y`” and check it out?
 * Please let us know the result.
 * Best Regards
 *  Thread Starter [themefuxx](https://wordpress.org/support/users/themefuxx/)
 * (@themefuxx)
 * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/date-format-191/#post-12854819)
 * Hello,
    Hello,
 * thanks for advice. But it does’nt work to switch the sidebar option to MEC Single
   sidebar. And also to switch from “j, F Y – H.i” to “j, F Y” doesnt help. If I
   activate only the element “MEC Single sidebar” at the widget menu ([https://snipboard.io/HhiXoF.jpg](https://snipboard.io/HhiXoF.jpg))
   and also if I activate this sidebar element at my website backend ([https://snipboard.io/qkYKHl.jpg](https://snipboard.io/qkYKHl.jpg))
   the MEC sidebar disappear at the frontend at [http://fundkorb.com/](http://fundkorb.com/)(
   [https://snipboard.io/DWZJBo.jpg](https://snipboard.io/DWZJBo.jpg)). What is 
   the mistake? How can I adjust it?
 * Thanks for support.
 * kind regards
    Andreas
 *  Plugin Contributor [webnus](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webnus/)
 * (@webnus)
 * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/date-format-191/#post-12875082)
 * Hi [@themefuxx](https://wordpress.org/support/users/themefuxx/),
 * I think you need to know about the date format on MEC, so, please see the list
   below.
 * All about the date and time (in separate):
    1.  To change the style of the datepicker, please head over to MEC Settings > General
       Options > Datepicker Format: [https://i.postimg.cc/y8Myzjj6/image.png](https://i.postimg.cc/y8Myzjj6/image.png)(
       back-end)
    2.  To change the “Time Format” in backend and FES Form, please head over to MEC
       Settings > Frontend Event Submission > Time Fomrat: [https://i.postimg.cc/Fsqjjp2b/image.png(back-end)](https://i.postimg.cc/Fsqjjp2b/image.png(back-end))
    3.  To change the date format (just date) on the front-end of your single event
       please head over to MEC Settings > Single Event > Single Event Page > Single
       Event Date Format: [https://i.postimg.cc/0yMhftr9/image.png](https://i.postimg.cc/0yMhftr9/image.png)
    4.  To change the time format (just time) on the front-end of your single event
       please head over to WordPress Settings > General Settings > Time Format: [https://i.postimg.cc/W3W7xvfC/image.png](https://i.postimg.cc/W3W7xvfC/image.png)
       you can see all changes on the front-end of the single event page: [https://i.postimg.cc/VkKBJ1z6/image.png](https://i.postimg.cc/VkKBJ1z6/image.png)
 * Please do the same to adjust it.
 * Also about the MEC sidebar, please note, this is not for another sidebar you 
   should use the “MEC Single Sidebar Items” on “MEC single Sidebar”: [https://i.postimg.cc/YC08fjng/image.png](https://i.postimg.cc/YC08fjng/image.png)
 * Best Regards
 *  Thread Starter [themefuxx](https://wordpress.org/support/users/themefuxx/)
 * (@themefuxx)
 * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/date-format-191/#post-12880215)
 * Hello,
 * thanks for that many advices. I adjust it all. But it does’nt word. I dont want
   the Single Sidebar item, I want the fix the date format of the MEC Event calendar
   at my fronpage (URL: [http://www.fundkorb.com](http://www.fundkorb.com)), whre
   you can see the wrong date format. I want to adjust: j. F Y (25. Mai 2020) for
   the shortcode “Upcoming events” (list). How can I adjust that for these kind 
   of sidebar?
 * Thanks for support.
 * kind regards
    Andreas
 *  Thread Starter [themefuxx](https://wordpress.org/support/users/themefuxx/)
 * (@themefuxx)
 * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/date-format-191/#post-12908562)
 * Hello,
 * thanks for that many advices. I adjust it all. But it does’nt work. I dont want
   the Single Sidebar item, I want to fix the date format of the MEC Event calendar
   at my fronpage (URL: [http://www.fundkorb.com](http://www.fundkorb.com)), where
   you can see the wrong date format. I want to adjust: j. F Y (25. Mai 2020) for
   the shortcode “Upcoming events” (list). How can I adjust that for these kind 
   of sidebar?
 * Thanks for support.
 * kind regards
    Andreas
 *  Plugin Contributor [webnus](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webnus/)
 * (@webnus)
 * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/date-format-191/#post-12913493)
 * Hi [@themefuxx](https://wordpress.org/support/users/themefuxx/),
 * When you use the shortcodes you can change date format on shortcode settings:
   
   [https://i.postimg.cc/hvRGfrZn/image.png](https://i.postimg.cc/hvRGfrZn/image.png)
 * Please follow the steps explained in this article:
    [https://webnus.net/dox/modern-events-calendar/making-advance-shortcodes-in-modern-event-calendar/](https://webnus.net/dox/modern-events-calendar/making-advance-shortcodes-in-modern-event-calendar/)
 * >> [https://i.postimg.cc/G3PLXvSB/image.png](https://i.postimg.cc/G3PLXvSB/image.png)
 * Best Regards
 *  Thread Starter [themefuxx](https://wordpress.org/support/users/themefuxx/)
 * (@themefuxx)
 * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/date-format-191/#post-12920002)
 * Hello,
 * great that was the right advice. The hint to the shortcodes was it! I dont think,
   that this main (widget) element “upcoming events” would be a shortcode. Now it
   works and I’m happy. Thanks for support.
 * kidn regards
    Andreas
 *  Plugin Contributor [webnus](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webnus/)
 * (@webnus)
 * [6 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/date-format-191/#post-12946591)
 * You’re welcome,
 * I’m glad it’s fixed 😉
 * If you are happy with our product please don’t forget to leave a 5-Star rating
   for MEC Plugin: [https://wordpress.org/plugins/modern-events-calendar-lite/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/modern-events-calendar-lite/)

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