What is the difference between Quick Filter, Normal filter and Context filter?
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In Tableau, filters are used to restrict the data from database. The differences between Quick and Normal/ Traditional filter are:
- Normal Filter is used to restrict the data from database based on selected dimension or measure. A Traditional Filter can be created by simply dragging a field onto the 'Filters' shelf.
- Quick filter is used to view the filtering options and filter each worksheet on a dashboard while changing the values dynamically (within the range defined) during the run time. Context Filter is used to filter the data that is transferred to each individual worksheet. When a worksheet queries the data source, it creates a temporary, flat table that is uses to compute the chart. This temporary table includes all values that are not filtered out by either the Custom SQL or the Context Filter.
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