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Resolving Google Sheets Slicer Issues with Scorecards: A Closer Look When working with data analysis in Google Sheets, slicers are a powerful tool to filter and interact with data dynamically. However, users often encounter an issue where slicers fail to update scorecard charts, leading to the assumption that the slicer is faulty. Upon closer inspection, the issue lies not with the slicer but with the behavior of the scorecard chart itself. This blog will explore the root cause of this problem and provide actionable solutions to resolve it. Understanding the Problem In a typical Google Sheets setup: Slicers are used to filter data in pivot tables and linked charts. Scorecard charts are often used to display a single, summary metric from filtered data. The issue arises when the slicer successfully filters the pivot table but does not update the scorecard chart . This creates confusion, as other linked visualizations and tables reflect the changes appropriately. In such cases, refresh...