Date Range Picker Disappears When Set to Report-Level

[ClickScience]

Hi everyone,

I’m experiencing a recurring issue with the Date Range Picker in Looker Studio when I set it to "Report-Level." Here's what's happening:

1. When I add a Date Range Picker to a page and leave it at Page-Level, it works perfectly fine and stays visible.
2. However, when I change its setting to Report-Level, the Date Range Picker immediately disappears from the page.
   • It no longer appears in the design view, and I can’t find it on the page, even though it still shows up in the layers list.
   • Even if I adjust the element’s position settings to move it to the foreground, it remains invisible.
   • If I attempt to move it back into position using the layers panel, it briefly appears and then disappears again.
3. This issue persists even if I:
   • Create a completely new Date Range Picker.
   • Use a different browser.
   • Test it in a simpler report with fewer elements.

I’ve searched for solutions online, but I haven’t found anything related to this issue. It seems like this could be a bug or limitation in Looker Studio.

Steps I’ve Taken:

• Tested the Date Range Picker on multiple pages and in new reports.
• Tried using different browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge).
• Attempted to use position settings to move the picker to the foreground.
• Confirmed the issue happens consistently whenever the Date Range Picker is set to Report-Level.

Temporary Workaround:

For now, I’ve had to keep the Date Range Picker at Page-Level and duplicate it across all pages, but this isn’t ideal as users need to reselect the date range on each page.

My Question:

Has anyone else experienced this issue? If so, is there a known fix or a workaround that allows the Date Range Picker to function properly at Report-Level? Or could this be a bug that needs to be reported to Google?

Thanks in advance for your help! 😊

[lauratilton]

Is your Style setting for report-level components set to “Top”? This is different than “Bring to Front.”

https://support.google.com/looker-studio/answer/7355651?hl=en&sjid=6608187646735670081-NA#report-lev...

[ClickScience]

Hi Laura,

Thank you for your suggestion and for taking the time to help me out! Unfortunately, the issue persists even when I follow the steps you suggested. Here’s what happens:

1. First, I select "Bring to Front" to ensure the Date Range Picker is fully visible and above all other elements.
2. Then, I set the Date Range Picker to Report-Level.
3. As soon as I make it Report-Level, the Date Range Picker completely disappears from the page.

[lauratilton]

So just to clarify, if you go to Theme and Layout, click the Layout tab, and scroll all the way at the bottom, the 'Report-level Component Position' is set to Top? If it is set to Bottom you will never see report-level elements in the front.