How to set input type date's default value to today?

Question

The HTML5 input types are great, Opera\'s new built-in date picker is a breeze, and Chrome has at least supported the new input type with a spin-wheel implementation.

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Answer 1

Javascript

document.getElementById('date-field').value = new Date().toISOString().slice(0, 10);

Jquery

$('#date-field').val(new Date().toISOString().slice(0, 10));

Another Option

If you want to customize the date, month and year just do sum or sub as your wish