# Date
Use the date variable in reports with date dimensions to select a single date.
### 1. Configuration
This section outlines configurations specific to date variables.
**1.1. Value:** Assign a default value for the date variable.
Date variable creation
### 2. Examples
**2.1. Set a date in the header**
**STEP 1:** Create a date variable with the configuration shown below.
Create a date variable
**STEP 2:** Insert the variable in the header by navigating to the Header\&Footer ribbon > Insert > Variables.
Insert the date variable in the header
**STEP 3:** Users can instantly set a date in the report header by just selecting it from the variable. The header does not have to be edited each time.
