Filter Prompt Basics
A dashboard prompt filters the results of the embedded reports to show only the results that match the criteria present in the prompt. A dashboard prompt can filter every report embedded in a dashboard or only the reports on the same page as the prompt. When present on a dashboard page, the prompt is generally placed at the top of the page, as shown in Figure 7-1. This makes the most sense, since we generally read from the top of the page to the bottom.
When developing your dashboard prompt, you will select columns from the subject area for the prompt and specify how they should appear on the prompt and how users will enter or select values for the filter. Just like any filter, each prompt must have a column, condition, and ...
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