Usually, a Parameter is displayed in a Worksheet or a Dashboard. To display a Parameter in a Worksheet, right-click on it and select the option Show Parameter Control. On a Dashboard, you can add a Parameter from the options when you select a Worksheet or from the Analysis menu at the top.

Depending on the data type and the allowable value specified, the Parameter can be displayed:

• As a free Type In textbox where the users can enter any values they want
• As a Slider (usually associated with a Ranged Parameter)
• As a Compact or Single Value List (usually associated with a List Parameter)

Using the small arrow next to the Parameter Card, you can change the display mode and find other options to customize it as you can see in the following screenshot:

For the moment, you've only learned how to create, configure, and display a Parameter. Displaying a Parameter and selecting a value has no impact. To use a Parameter, you need to put it in a Calculated Field.

The next section is a step-by-step tutorial where you'll see the potential of Parameters and how to use them to create great analysis.