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# iii.Relative Date

The **Relative Date** filter dynamically filters data based on a date range relative to today or a specified reference date. It allows users to filter periods such as the "last 3 months," "next 7 days," or "this year," ensuring the data remains up to date without manual adjustments.

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Video 1: Relative Date
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## How to Enable Relative Date:

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{% step %}
In the **Visualizations pane**, add a **Date field** to the **Category field well**. Ensure the field is set to **Date** (not Date Hierarchy).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Navigate to the **Format Visual** section in the **Visualizations Pane**
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Under the General section in Date Filter, select **Relative Date** as the **Selection Style**.

<figure><img src="/files/WwNAF7r6Sg4GgKJf434a" alt="" width="188"><figcaption><p>Image 1: Relative date set as selection style</p></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
This displays a dropdown with relative date filter options, allowing you to configure filters based on dynamic time ranges such as the last 7 days, this month, or the next 3 months.

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

> **Example:**
>
> A sales manager wants to track sales from the past month. Using the relative date filter, they can set the dashboard to display data for the last 1 month. This ensures the report dynamically updates each day to reflect the most recent month of sales.
>
> <p align="center"><img src="/files/Xho025M0LNnSJG3G355U" alt=""></p>


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