Slicer visuals are the primary means for users to apply filter selections to other visuals of a report page, and thus their implementation greatly affects usability and analytical flexibility. Although user interaction with other visuals also applies cross-filtering, slicers provide the fastest and most intuitive method to define specific filtering criteria such as three specific months and two product categories. Slicer visuals also have unique formatting options for defining the selection behavior including a Select All option.
In this recipe, we look at the primary use cases for slicers and the report design considerations, including selection properties and formatting options. The slicer filter configurations available for Date data types is also reviewed, and additional details on text search and alternative slicer visuals are included...
