> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usedatabrain.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Section Filters > This guide provides a straightforward approach to customizing your dashboard layout with section filters, allowing for a more tailored data analysis experience. 1. **Access Layout Customization:** In the Dashboard page, click on **"Dashboard Settings"** in the top-right corner and select **"Customize Layout"** from the dropdown menu. Accessing the Customize Layout option from the Dashboard Settings menu 2. **Section Filters:** * Then, click on the **"Merge Metrics"** button located at the bottom left corner of the metric card. * In the **"Merge Metrics"** dialog box, choose the **"Dashboard Filters"** you want to add to the section. * Finally, click **"Save"** to confirm the selection. Adding section filters through the Merge Metrics dialog box When you add dashboard filters to a section, they are automatically scoped to that section, meaning they will only affect the data within that specific section. This ensures a more focused and relevant view for your users. 3. **Publish the Layout:** * Click **"Save Layout"** to save your changes, then click **"Publish"** to finalize them. * After publishing, you can view the section filters in the dashboard. Viewing section filters applied within a published dashboard layout You’ve successfully applied Section Filters to your dashboard!\ Your users can now interact with more targeted and context-specific filters, improving clarity and analytical precision.