# About date fields

You can create custom date fields that can be set by typing a date or using a calendar.

You can filter for date values using the `YYYY-MM-DD` format, for example: `date:2022-07-01`. You can also use operators, such as `>`, `>=`, `<`, `<=`, and `..`. For example, `date:>2022-07-01` and `date:2022-07-01..2022-07-31`. You can also provide `@today` to represent the current day in your filter. For more information, see [Filtering projects](/en/issues/planning-and-tracking-with-projects/customizing-views-in-your-project/filtering-projects).

If your project makes use of date fields, you can use the roadmap layout to view items on a timeline. For more information, see [Changing the layout of a view](/en/issues/planning-and-tracking-with-projects/customizing-views-in-your-project/changing-the-layout-of-a-view) and [Customizing the roadmap layout](/en/issues/planning-and-tracking-with-projects/customizing-views-in-your-project/customizing-the-roadmap-layout).

> \[!NOTE]
> Date fields do not currently support default values.

## Adding a date field

1. In table view, in the rightmost field header, click <svg version="1.1" width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 16 16" class="octicon octicon-plus" aria-label="Add field" role="img"><path d="M7.75 2a.75.75 0 0 1 .75.75V7h4.25a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5H8.5v4.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.5 0V8.5H2.75a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.5H7V2.75A.75.75 0 0 1 7.75 2Z"></path></svg>.
   ![Screenshot of a project. The "Add field" button is highlighted with an orange outline.](/assets/images/help/projects-v2/new-field-button.png)
2. Click **New field**.
3. At the top of the dropdown, type the name of your new field.
4. Select **Date**
5. Click **Save**.