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# Basics

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The `filter` block allows you to filter a query directly on the front end using different parameters.
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The `filter` block will only work with a `query`block that has the front end rendering property toggled on.
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The `filter` block is able to filter anything inside a `query` block.

The `filter` block is usually inserted into a parent block.

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## Add

* Select a block.
* In the Quick Inserter, search for the Filter icon.
* Click to insert a Filter block into your parent block.

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