Using Single Value, with Dropdown Menu

In a dashboard filter, you can select a single value from a dropdown menu.

This mode of filtering enables you to select a single value from a dropdown menu. It uses a dropdown menu for selection.

  1. In dashboard Edit mode, hover over a filter until its controls appear on the top right.

    active filter based on state field
    Active Filter

  2. Click the icon (gear).

    configuring a filter
    Configuring the Filter

    The Settings modal window appears.

  3. In the Settings modal window, under Display Settings tab, check the following option:

    • Allow only one item to be selected at a time
    • [This is on by default] Remember previous selections
  4. Check the following sub-options:
    • Select values from a dropdown menu
    • [Optional] Include an option for '(All)'
  5. Click Apply.
    Display Settings for a Single-Select Filter with Drop-down Menu and 'All' Option
    Display Settings for a Single-Select Filter with Drop-down Menu and 'All' Option

  6. Manipulate the filter widget in the following ways:

    • In the state filter, click the (downward arrow) icon to open the menu of available choices.

      The application control expands.

    • [Optional] In the Search box, enter the search term and click the icon (magnifying glass).
    • Make your selections, as needed.
    Single-Select Filter with Drop-down Menu and 'All' Option. Selecting a single value from a dropdown menu.
    Single-Select Filter with Drop-down Menu and 'All' Option

Notice that you can only select a single item from the menu.