Date modified
<gcds-date-modified>
Also called: Last updated, version date.
Date modified is an indicator of the last update to a webpage or application.
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Required on Canada.ca -
Required on GC sites
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GitHub -
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Date modified component preview
Date modified anatomy
- The label describes the type specified in the value. The label reads either: "Date modified" or "Version" depending on the component type.
- The value is either a numerical date formatted as YYYY-MM-DD or a version number.
Design and accessibility for date modified
Check date modified requirements
The date modified is required on Canada.ca pages and GC sites.
- Place the date modified component on the left, between the main content of the page and the footer.
- Use the same placement of the date modified component across all web pages to make it findable.
- If your page includes the page feedback tool, place the date modified component below it.
Keep the format consistent
- Use the YYYY-MM-DD date format across all web pages.
- If using the version type, apply a standard version number format across all products.
When to update the date modified
- Only update the date modified when you make a significant content change.
- Avoid updating for minor corrections, like typos, or small changes to the code.
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