The following out-of-the-box date variables are available on templates:
| Date Variable | Definition |
| Completed | Date the work item is completed. |
| Created | Date the work item is initiated. This field cannot be edited. |
| Date | Either displays the Due or the Completed date. It displays “Due” when the work item is not yet completed. It displays “Completed” when the work item is completed. |
| Due | Date the work item is scheduled to be due. |
| Start | Date the work item is scheduled to start. |
| Target End Date | Only relevant when the item is set to Track Target Dates. Displays the originally entered Due date and can only be over-written by a user with admin rights for the work item. |
| Target Start | Only relevant when the item is set to Track Target Dates. Displays the originally entered Due date and can only be over-written by a user with admin rights for the work item. |
| Updated | Date the work item was last updated. This field cannot be edited. |