# Time input

A time input interaction item is used when the operator is required to enter a time input.

Time inputs have the following properties:

* **Target Variable**\
   The name of the new variable in which to store the time entered. Time are stored in the HH-MM format.
* **Prompt**\
   The label to display over the time input field.
* **Default Value**\
   The default value must be in HH-MM format. If no default value is supplied, the present time will automatically be displayed by default.
* **Allow Empty Input**\
   If set to **True**, the operator is allowed to move forward in the workflow without entering anything into the time field.