Input slicer: Filter reports and collect user input (Generally Available)
Report consumers can quickly filter the report to what they are looking for using the input slicer. If you’ve ever needed to filter a report by a specific order ID, customer name, or product code, the input slicer is designed for exactly that. Instead of selecting items one by one from a dropdown, you can type values directly or use partial text to find matching records. Traditional slicers work well when you have a manageable number of categories to choose from. But what happens when you have hundreds of customers, thousands of order IDs, or you simply don’t know the exact value you’re looking for? This post introduces the input slicer through a few representative scenarios to illustrate how it works and when it’s useful. The examples are meant to show common patterns and possibilities rather than exhaustively cover every configuration option. The input slicer addresses these scenarios: Type multiple filter values : Enter order IDs, customer names, or product codes one at a time, pres...
