// This file is autogenerated, DO NOT EDIT
// Use `node scripts/generate-docs-examples.js` to generate the docs examples

[source, js]
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const response = await client.indices.create({
  index: 'my_index',
  body: {
    mappings: {
      properties: {
        date: {
          type: 'date',
          format: 'yyyy-MM-dd'
        }
      }
    }
  }
})
console.log(response)
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