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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.
  2. Click the Gear icon.

    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.
  6. Manipulate the filter widget in the following ways:

    • In the state filter, click the Down 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 Search icon.
    • Make your selections, as needed.

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