Calendar day filter deselectable

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Select “none” should be possible for all filters, specially for calendar day filter should be deselectable. How can I do that? Thanks.

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Hi @01267ts,

Could you clarify a little more about what you mean by "none’ or de-seletcable? I want to make sure I point you in the right direction. As I understand it, if you have a date filter and nothing is selected, your visuals would simply show ‘No Data,’ so a fully empty state may not be what you’re after. If instead you mean something like deselecting the current date and then choosing another, then that should already be possible by clicking the current date again to clear it and then picking a new one. If you can share a bit more about the behavior you’re expecting, that would help a lot. For example, are you looking for a way to let users clear the date entirely and see all data unfiltered, or are you just trying to switch from one date to another more easily?

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I want the users to clear the date entirely and see all data unfiltered

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Hi @01267ts,

Thanks for clarifying. Unfortunately, quick sight doesn’t natively support a “clear” or “none” state on a date filter control where the viewer can deselect the date and see all data unfiltered. Date filters require a value to be selected once one has been set.

The workaround I’m aware of is to use a parameter-driven approach: instead of a standard date filter, set up a date parameter with a control, then build your filter logic so that a specific reserved value (or a very wide date range as the default) effectively means “show everything.” You can also create a “Reset Filters” button using a navigation action that sets all parameters back to their defaults. A community member shared an example of that approach in an arena sandbox: Support for a “Reset All Filters” Button with Default Values.

It’s not as clean as a simple “deselect” option, but it’s the closest I’ve found. This has been a recurring feature request from the community.

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Hi @01267ts,

Just checking back in since we haven’t heard from you in a bit. I wanted to see if the guidance shared earlier helped resolve your question, or if you found a solution in the meantime.

If you still have any additional questions related to your initial post, feel free to share them. Otherwise, any update you’re able to provide within the next 3 business days would be helpful for the community.

Thank you.