Looker Studio has rolled out several updates to its filtering system, improving visibility and usability for both report editors and viewers.
Enhanced Filter Visibility
Report editors can now:
- Make all applied filters visible to report viewers
- Show filters that viewers cannot edit
- Provide greater transparency in report analysis
- Share comprehensive filtering context
New Filter Value Suggestions
The platform now offers intelligent filter value suggestions:
- Automated suggestions when using Equal to (=) or In conditions
- Support across all data connectors
- Optional feature during filter creation
- Data-driven value recommendations
Looker Connector Improvements
Specific enhancements for the Looker connector include:
- Filter-only fields available as report controls
- Quick filter functionality for filter-only fields
- Value suggestions based on LookML definitions
- Support for suggest_dimension and suggest_explore parameters
These updates demonstrate Looker Studio's commitment to improving data exploration and analysis capabilities while maintaining user-friendly controls.
