# 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.

### 2. Examples **2.1. Set a date in the header** **STEP 1:** Create a date variable with the configuration shown below.

**STEP 2:** Insert the variable in the header by navigating to the Header\&Footer ribbon > Insert > Variables.

**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.

Set the date in the header with variables

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