Slicers in Excel Dashboard: A Powerful Tool for Data Filtering | Learn Excel with Vaidhvik

Slicers in Excel Dashboard,How to Create Slicers,Using Slicers,Customizing Slicers,Slicers and Pivot Tables

 

Slicers are interactive controls that allow you to filter data in pivot tables and charts. They provide a visual and easy-to-use way to narrow down your data and focus on specific subsets.

How to Create Slicers

1. Create a Pivot Table: Start by creating a pivot table from your data.
2. Insert Slicers:
   • Click anywhere within the pivot table.
   • Go to the Insert tab.
   • In the Filters group, click Slicers.
   • Check the fields you want to use for filtering.
   • Click OK.

Using Slicers

• Click on a slicer item: This will filter the pivot table or chart to show only the data related to that item.
• Hold down the Ctrl key and click on multiple items: This will filter the data to show only the data related to all selected items.
• Right-click on a slicer item: This will give you options like "Select All," "Deselect All," or "Hide Items."

Customizing Slicers

• Change the slicer style: Right-click on the slicer, go to Change Slicer Style, and choose a different style.
• Resize the slicer: Drag the corners or edges of the slicer to change its size.
• Move the slicer: Click and drag the slicer to a different location on your worksheet.

Slicers and Pivot Tables

Slicers are particularly useful when working with large pivot tables. They allow you to quickly and easily drill down into specific data points without having to manually adjust filters or formulas.

Example: If you have a pivot table with sales data by region and product category, you can use slicers to filter the data to show only sales for a particular region or product category.

By understanding and utilizing slicers, you can create more interactive and informative dashboards and reports in Excel.