To make your Google Sheets even more powerful, you can now use the Slicer Data menu tool to filter Pivot Table reports, Charts, and other tables. In this article, I’ll guide you through the process of adding and using Slicer in Google Sheets, helping you level up your data analysis game.
Discover the Magic of Google Sheets Slicer Tool
Before we jump into the nitty-gritty of using Slicer to filter Pivot Tables and Charts, let’s explore what this powerful tool can do. Slicer in Google Sheets allows you to filter tables, pivot tables, and charts, giving you greater control over your data. It’s like adding a secret weapon to your Google Sheets Dashboard reports.
To get started, let’s take a look at a sample dataset. Imagine we have data showing the diesel consumption of six vehicles for the months of January, February, and March.
Filtering Tables Like a Pro with Slicer
Before we dive into using Slicer to filter Pivot Tables and Charts, let’s first learn how to use it to filter a simple table. This will help us understand the basics of using Slicer effectively in Google Sheets.
Steps to Add a Slicer to a Google Sheets Table
Here’s how you can add a Slicer to a table in Google Sheets:
- Select the range of data you want to filter.
- Go to the Data menu and click on “Slicer”.
- Drag the Slicer to the desired location in your Sheet.
Adding a Column to Filter in a Google Sheets Slicer
Once you’ve added a Slicer to the table, it’s time to control and slice the data by adding columns to the Slicer. Follow these steps:
- Double-click on the Slicer to open the Slicer settings panel on the right-hand side of your screen. Alternatively, you can click on the three vertical dots menu on the Slicer and choose “Edit slicer”.
- On the editor panel, click on “Choose a column” and select the column you want to add to the Slicer tool.
- You can only add one column per Slicer. If you want to filter multiple columns, you should add more Slicers.
Now you can filter the table using the Slicer. Google Sheets will hide and unhide rows based on the filter conditions you set.
Use Multiple Slicers to Add Multiple Columns to Filter
To add another filter column to the Slicer in Google Sheets, follow these steps:
- Click on the Slicer menu (three vertical dots) on the first Slicer and select “Copy slicer”.
- Right-click anywhere on the Sheet and select “Paste”.
- Double-click on the newly added Slicer to open the settings and select the column you want to filter.
- Now you can filter the table using the two Slicers.
Using multiple Slicers gives you the power to filter and control specific columns in your data. It’s like having multiple filters at your disposal to get the most out of your data analysis.
Unlocking the Full Potential: Filtering Charts and Pivot Tables
Now that you know how to filter tables with Slicer, let’s take it a step further and explore how you can filter Charts and Pivot Tables in Google Sheets.
Adding Slicer to a Pivot Table Report
Suppose you want to display the total diesel consumption in the Dashboard tab using a Pivot Table. Instead of simply using the SUM function, follow these steps to create a Pivot Table and add a Slicer:
- Click on the cell where you want to place the Pivot Table, then go to the Data menu and click on “Pivot table”.
- On the Pivot Table editor, add the column you want to summarize.
- Now, let’s add a Slicer to this Pivot Table data. Click on the cell that contains the Pivot Table and go to Data > Slicer.
- Configure the settings for the Slicer, including the range used to control the Pivot Table report.
- To add another Slicer to the Pivot Table, duplicate the first Slicer and select a different column to filter.
With Slicers added to the Sheet, you can now filter and control the Pivot Table total effortlessly.
Adding Slicer to a Chart/Graph
The beauty of using Slicers in Google Sheets is that you can also filter a Chart using the existing Slicers without adding any additional ones. Since both the Chart and Pivot Table share the same source data, the Slicers will simultaneously control both reports. It’s like having synchronized filters to create a dynamic and interactive dashboard.
Remember to save the Slicer filtering by clicking on the three vertical dots menu and selecting “Save current filter as default”. This way, you won’t lose the filtering when you close the Sheet, making your analysis seamless.
Don’t forget to explore the customization options on the Slicer panel to adjust the font color, size, background color, and more. Get creative and make your filters visually appealing and intuitive.
Level Up Your Data Analysis with Slicer in Google Sheets
Now you know how to add and use Slicer in Google Sheets to filter and enhance your charts and tables. With this powerful tool at your fingertips, you can unlock new insights and make data-driven decisions with ease.
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