Entering dates with the calendar To enter dates with the calendar: Click Calendar next to the date field. Note: Press F9 while your cursor is positioned in the date field to display the calendar. Select the month and year from the drop-down lists on the top of the calendar. Note: Click Previous Month next to the month or year drop-down lists to select the month or year previous to the displayed value. Click Next Month beside the month or year drop-down lists to select the month or year following the displayed value. Click the desired date. The system automatically populates the selected date in the field.