What describes manual filters in Power BI?

Manual filters in Power BI are those that report creators can actively manage and apply to their reports. These filters are not automatically applied by the system; rather, they provide creators with the flexibility to select and organize the data that is displayed based on their design intentions.

By using drag-and-drop functionality, report creators can easily place these filters into the filter pane, allowing for a more customized viewing experience for the end-users. This customization is essential for creating a report that meets specific analytical needs or highlights particular trends, allowing for more precise data exploration.

Other options describe different functionalities or characteristics that do not align with the definition of manual filters. For instance, automatic filters are predefined by the system based on the underlying data model or relationships, while filters based on user input occur during interactions with the report, allowing end-users to adjust their view dynamically. Filters that organize reports chronologically suggest a structural arrangement rather than a filtering process, which is separate from the concept of manual filtering.