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Is there any way to show the format of input text to user like ___/__/__?

I have an EditText in my Activity that users must enter date in it in my desired format like ____/__/__. Is there any way to show this format in EditText of Android like mask textboxes of some programming languages?

Thanks,

Solution 
  • editText.setHint("____/__/__");

    OR

    <EditText android:layout_width="fill_parent"
  android:layout_height="wrap_content"
  android:hint="____/__/__"/>

    EDIT

    I would recommend a DatePicker though rather than having users enter numbers and slashes. If DatePicker is not an option, I would then recommend 3 EditTexts that each have their own hint and which possibly automatically move between each other when they reach their automatic size.

    [2012]/[01]/[01]