Clear and Done action in Filter

1. What does a filter action do on a dashboard?
2. How do you sync a filter with a filter action in Tableau?

What does a filter action do on a dashboard?

The filter action can be configured on source and target worksheets that are present on the same dashboard. This enables the user to bring data points of interest into focus by filtering other data points on the dashboard.

How do you sync a filter with a filter action in Tableau?

Select the map view, and from its drop-down menu, select Use as Filter. On the map view, select a state to activate the filter. The Action (State) filter will appear at the right, showing a list of states with tick boxes. On the Action (State) filter's drop down menu, select Apply to Worksheets > Selected Worksheets.