What feature allows you to filter data in a PivotTable by specific dates?

The feature that allows you to filter data in a PivotTable by specific dates is the Timeline. A Timeline is a specialized visual control designed to help users slice and filter data temporally in a PivotTable. It allows for intuitive selection of ranges, such as days, months, or years, effectively narrowing down the dataset to the specified time range.

Timelines improve user interaction with date fields by providing a clear, graphical representation that facilitates quick date filtering. As users adjust the Timeline control, the PivotTable data dynamically updates to reflect only the relevant information for the selected date range, enhancing data analysis and insights based on specific periods.

In contrast, while the Filter Pane and Segments may provide filtering capabilities, they do not specifically cater to date filtering in the visually engaging and intuitive format that a Timeline provides, focusing instead on general filters that may not simplify date selection as effectively. The Scroll Bar serves a different purpose, allowing users to navigate through vast amounts of data rather than filter by specific conditions.