Hi Asana Community,
Context:
This request is based on feedback from an Asana user within my organisation. The user highlighted a usability issue when interacting with custom date fields, particularly when updating dates that were previously set in the past.
Issue:
Currently, if a date in the past is selected in a custom date field, and the user wants to change it to today’s date, they must manually navigate through the calendar. The date picker does not include a shortcut to jump directly to the current date.
Proposed Solution:
Introduce a “Today” or “Current Date” button within the date picker interface. This button would instantly bring the calendar view to today’s date, allowing users to quickly select it.
Example Use Case:
A team member is updating a task’s custom date field that was originally set to a date in 2023. Instead of clicking and scrolling to reach August 2025, they could simply click the “Today” button and select the current date with one additional click.
Best regards
Jakob