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Localization

The DateInput provides options for modifying the text that is displayed in the placeholders based on your requirements.

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    <input id="dateinput" />

    <script>
      $("#dateinput").kendoDateInput({
        format: "dd / MMMM / yyyy",
        messages:{
          month:"____",
          year:"____",
          day:"__",
        }
      });
    </script>