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    Filter dates in pivot table by entering date not selecting from drop down

    Hi,

    I'm trying to filter my pivot table to return dates but instead of using the drop down list to select dates, I would like to have the user input a date and have the pivot return the next 5 or 6 days. The Drop down does not let me select filter by dates, it is grayed out.


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    Re: Filter dates in pivot table by entering date not selecting from drop down

    Attach a sample workbook. Make sure there is just enough data to demonstrate your need. Include a BEFORE sheet and an AFTER sheet in the workbook if needed to show the process you're trying to complete or automate. Make sure your desired results are shown, mock them up manually if necessary.

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    Re: Filter dates in pivot table by entering date not selecting from drop down

    Insert a slicer. Problem solved.

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    Re: Filter dates in pivot table by entering date not selecting from drop down

    Attached is the file Im having an issue with filtering the dates.
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    Re: Filter dates in pivot table by entering date not selecting from drop down

    use correct extension for Excel 2013 --> xlsx, xlsb, xlsm (xls is for Excel 2003)

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    Re: Filter dates in pivot table by entering date not selecting from drop down

    Attached is the example with the correct extension. Thank you for the heads up!
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    Re: Filter dates in pivot table by entering date not selecting from drop down

    All dropdowns are accessible. Maybe use Date filter or Custom filter (or slicer but in this case slicer is the same as dropdown)
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    Re: Filter dates in pivot table by entering date not selecting from drop down

    Quote Originally Posted by sandy666 View Post
    All dropdowns are accessible. Maybe use Date filter or Custom filter (or slicer but in this case slicer is the same as dropdown)
    Slicer and/or Timeline are NOT drop downs, they're click and drag selective choices which the OP had originally requested help with. It would be his best option in lieu of a true drop down selection.

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    Re: Filter dates in pivot table by entering date not selecting from drop down

    Like I said: in this case slicer works in the same mode like drop down.

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