SharePoint list filter does not work.

Question

hi ,

I am editing a page with a list. I created a list filter and connected it to the list. But when I saved it viewed the page. It cannot change the view of the connected list.

I did follow the instruction to define the filter value and send it to the list. I also checked the box of server render.

Is there any steps I missed?

Thank you.

Answer 1

hi Neo,

Thank you for your follow up.

My problem solved. After complex troubleshooting I realized the issue is caused by too many web parts. I added the list several times. Although I deleted for the page. After remove them all in page property, filter works very well.

Answer 2

Hi YI,

To check if you create filter normally, please check the following articles: Connect a Filter Web Part to a List View Web Part on a classic page, Use filtering to modify a SharePoint view.

If you still can't use filter, please share with me more info as below:

1. Where does this list located? Site created in SharePoint homepage or admin center?
2. The detailed steps about how you create the filter.
3. Does this issue happen to all lists even new created ones or related ones?

Thanks,

Neo

Answer 3

It's pretty common for the query list filter web part to be configured incorrectly because of the odd, unintuitive way it's designed and the rather strange language Msft uses. You can also filter a list on a page with simple url query parameters.

Add an html select box to your page (or use a bootstrap drop down box if you have bootstrap running) and add links as options, appending a query to them like this:

<a href="site/pages/mypage.aspx?FilterField1=internal field namer&FilterValue1=value in field">Display text</a>

The result will be the same as using the filter web part only it's a bit less work.

Answer 4

Hi YI,

Have you checked the info above? Can you create a filter normally now? Please share with me your recent progress.

Thanks,

Neo