# Set relative and absolute time filters

Use this process to filter [data table](/docs/data-tables/data-tables) or [segment](/docs/settings/segments) content based on a period of time that is relative to today's date, or based on a specific date range.

1. Select from the following:
  - Apply a time filter to a new segment:
    1. In the left navigation bar, press .
    2. In the **Management** section, press **Segments**.
    3. Select **Data tables segment** or **Customer details segments**.
    4. Press **Create segment**.
    5. Enter segment details.
  - Apply a time filter to a data table:
    1. In the left navigation bar, press , then press **Customer**, **Payments**, **Billing**, **Logs**, or **KYC & AML**.
    2. In the top right of the table, press .
2. Press **Add filter**.
3. In the **Filter** dropdown, enter `Time` in the input field, then select a time related attribute. For example, "Created time". 
Note: Each segment and data table has different time related attributes. For more information, see [Search filters](/docs/dev-docs/search-filters/#relative-dates-and-times).
4. In the **Operation** dropdown, select a condition:
  - **Relative**: Use this option to specify a period of time that is relative to today's date. In the **Start** and **End** fields, specify the period of time.
  - **Absolute**: Use this option to specify a date range that is not relative to today's date.
5. Specify the time date range using the date picker fields.
6. Press **Apply filter**.
7. Press **Save**.


## Related topics

- [Search filters](/docs/dev-docs/search-filters)
- [Relative dates and times](/docs/dev-docs/search-filters#relative-dates-and-times)