Creating Interactive Dashboards with Excel Slicers

Excel Slicers are one of the easiest ways to add interactivity to your dashboards. They allow you to filter PivotTables, PivotCharts, or Tables with a single click—making your reports more dynamic and user-friendly.

What is a Slicer in Excel?

A Slicer is a visual filter for tables and PivotTables. Instead of dropdowns, you get large, clickable buttons that make filtering simple and intuitive.

Steps to Add a Slicer:

1. Click on your PivotTable or Table.
2. Go to the Insert tab → click Slicer.
3. Select the field(s) you want to filter by (e.g., Region, Product).
4. A slicer appears with filter buttons — click to filter instantly.

Linking Slicers to Multiple PivotTables:

If you want one slicer to control multiple PivotTables:

1. Right-click the slicer → Report Connections.
2. Select all PivotTables you want the slicer to control.

Formatting Tips:

• Use custom styles to match your dashboard theme
• Resize and align slicers for a clean layout
• Use slicer settings to show “Clear Filter” button

Bonus: Timeline Slicers

Use Timeline Slicers for date fields to filter by months, quarters, or years. Great for time-based reports!

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