# 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. Filter data**
When you have date dimensions in your reports, you can use date variables to create dynamic filters.
**STEP 1:** Create a date variable with the configuration shown below.
Create a date variable
**STEP 2:** Create an Inforiver filter that references the technical name of the date variable.
Create an Inforiver filter
**STEP 3:** Select dates from the variable to instantly filter your data.
Filtering data with date variables
**2.2. Set a date in the header**
**STEP 1:** Create a date variable with the configuration shown below.
Create variable
**STEP 2:** Insert the variable in the header by navigating to the Header\&Footer ribbon > Insert > Variables.
Inserting a 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.
