# Adding filters

Filters allow users to **narrow their search according to their specific requirements**. Simply add an additional column on the right of your csv file, after 'Notes' column. Filters are **optional**.

{% hint style="success" %}
You can add multiple filters by adding additional columns as needed. 
{% endhint %}

## Set up on your csv file as follows

{% hint style="info" %}
Do note that the name of your column (in the e.g. below "Seating Type") will determine the name of your filter. 
{% endhint %}

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| Column name (Filter name) | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Example                                     |
| ------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| Seating Type              | <p>The column name will be the Filter Name. <br><br>Enter the filter values for each location in the corresponding fields in this column. <br><br>For points with multiple values under a single filter, separate them with commas.</p> | Indoor Seating, Outdoor seating, No seating |

## How it looks like on Maps

After setting up your csv file, upload it to Maps and preview your locations mapped out accordingly in draft mode.&#x20;

Filters will appear right below the search bar.&#x20;

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Users can click on each filter and interact with the dropdown menu to search for specific locations within their requirement.

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