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Using multi-select mode

This option allows you to select multiple options in the dropdown, then apply all changes to the filter together by clicking outside the table. This collapses the list. For multi-select list, this is a recommended option as it minimizes the query refresh time. It is the default mode for application controls.

You have added a filter widget to your dashboard.
  1. Open the dashboard in Edit mode.
  2. Hover over the filter and click .
    The Settings modal window appears.
  3. Click the Display Settings tab and select Apply all changes to a multi-select list at the same time.
  4. Click APPLY.
  5. Optional: If you want to edit the filter widget, click to display the available choices.
    The application control expands.
    • In the Search box, enter your search term and click .
    • To view only the selected values, click Show Selected located just below the search bar. This option toggles with Show All to switch between selected values and the entire list.
    • To include all selections, click the unlabeled check box in the top left corner.
    • To exclude specific selections, check the Exclude Selected box in the top-right corner.
  6. In the filter, click Select.
    The application control expands in multi-select mode.