How To Add A Button In Power Bi

How to Add a Button in Power BI

Adding a button to a Power BI report can be achieved by using the Bookmark feature. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Open your Power BI Desktop application and load your report.
2. In the “Home” tab, click on the “Visualizations” button to display the visualization pane.
3. In the “Fields” section of the pane, select the table or field that you want to use as a button.
4. In the “Visualizations” section, click on the “Shapes” button to display the shape options.
5. Choose a shape that resembles a button, such as a rectangle or a circle.
6. Drag and drop the chosen shape onto your report canvas.
7. In the “Visualizations” section, click on the “Bookmarks” button to display the bookmark options.
8. Click on the “Add” button to create a new bookmark.
9. On the right side of the Power BI window, the “Bookmarks” pane will appear. Give your bookmark a name.
10. With the button shape selected on the report canvas, go to the “Format” tab.
11. Under the “Bookmarks” section, click on the checkbox next to your newly created bookmark.
12. Customize the appearance of your button by changing its color, size, or adding text.
13. Repeat the process for any additional buttons you want to add.
14. In the “View” tab, click on the “Reading View” button to test your buttons. You can also use “Publish” or “Export” options to share your report.

By following these steps, you can easily add buttons to your Power BI report. This allows you to create interactive experiences for users by linking buttons to different report pages or performing specific actions.

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Watch this video tutorial for a visual demonstration of how to add a button in Power BI.