Input mask for a parameter prompt

Question

In forms I can use a input mask when entering a date.   Is there a way that I can use a input mask for a query prompt?  This would make it easier for the user when entering a date.

Answer 1

Queries run directly can prompt for criteria by putting [ ] around the criteria text like [Enter beginning Date?].  You can go to the query parameters and set the data type.  But there is no way to create a input mask to control the data entry as you can on a form.

Personally, I would use a form to gather the criteria and then launch the query using the forms fields as criteria.