Creating a Filter for a Report Object

To create a filter for a report object:
  1. If not already selected, select the report object in the report canvas that you want to filter.
  2. In the right pane, click the Filters tab.
  3. Select a data item. Then, click Add Filter. The filter appears in the tab.
    Filters Tab with a Filter Specified
    Filters Tab with a Filter Specified
  4. Click down arrow for options. The available options depend on the whether you are filtering dates, characters, or numerics. The options might include Edit Filter, Filter using continuous values, Filter using discrete values, Select all, Clear all, and Invert selection.
    For information about using the Edit Filter window, see Editing a Filter Using the Edit Filter Window.
    If the Auto check box is selected, then your filter choices are applied automatically.
  5. (Optional) Clear the Auto check box if you want to manually select (or clear) filter choice. Manually selecting (or clearing) filters activates the Apply button.