What are the different filter types in Tableau?

Tableau offers several filter types that allow you to control which data is displayed in a view. The main categories are:

1. Data Source Filters – applied at the connection level, reducing data before it reaches the workbook.
2. Context Filters – create a temporary data subset that other filters reference, useful for improving performance and enabling dependent filters.
3. Basic Filters – applied directly to a field, such as selecting specific categories or ranges.
4. Relative Date Filters – filter dates relative to the current date (e.g., last 30 days, this year).
5. Top N Filters – show only the top or bottom N items based on a measure.
6. Parameter Filters – use a parameter to dynamically change filter values.

Each type serves a different purpose: data source filters reduce data volume, context filters manage dependencies, and basic/relative/top N filters provide flexible ways to slice data for analysis.