Tips on Embedding Workbook Canvases in Dashboards

Follow these tips to get the best out of embedding content.

Use the supported prompt types

When you embed workbooks in dashboards, you can use these prompt types to control the filters in the workbook. This table lists the supported prompts and operators.

Prompt user inputs Column Type Supported operators Filter type in workbooks

Text field

Choice list

Check boxes

Radio buttons

List box

Dimension (non-numeric)

"is in" and "is not in"

List filter

Slider

Text field

Fact (numeric)

">=", "<=" and "is between"

Number range filter

Calendar

Date

">=" and "<="

Date range filter

Don't embed workbook canvases to print or share via Delivers:

Note that consumers won't be able to see embedded workbook canvases when they:

  • Print dashboard pages.
  • Access dashboard pages shared with them using Delivers.