What if your slicers could answer questions before you even select them? With a little preview context, they can guide users toward the right decisions instantly. Slicers are some of the most commonly used elements in Power BI, yet they often receive less attention than they deserve. They are frequently added to a report, filled with data, and then left for users to navigate on their own.

Learn how to trigger Power BI dataset refreshes automatically using Power Automate when new files are added to SharePoint. We have created a Power BI report that connects to a SharePoint folder where our team uploads new files every month. The process is simple: upload the file, refresh the report to incorporate the latest data, and then view the updated report.

Explore how to deliver personalized insights without losing the bigger picture. This post is part two of a series on Power BI security patterns. Check out part one for a beginner-friendly overview of row-level security in Power BI. This post will take our security design pattern one step further. While row-level security (RLS) allows us to restrict data based on user roles and identities, there are times when we don't want everything locked down.

Discover how to personalize your reports and show each user only the data they require in just a few clicks. When creating reports for teams across various departments or regions, it's important to recognize that not everyone needs or wants to see the same data. This is where Row-Level Security (RLS) becomes essential. We can use RLS to restrict data access for report viewers based on their identity.

Chart your data journey! Transform data into insights with Power BI core visualizations. Table and Matrix visuals in Power BI are essential for presenting detailed and structured data. Both visuals excel at displaying large amounts of information while highlighting trends, relationships, and hierarchies. Tables offer a simple way to present data in a straightforward tabular format and are best for displaying detailed row-level data, such as sales records, inventory lists, or customer information.

The Power BI update for January 2025 introduces several exciting features that improve report interactivity, visualization, modeling, and development efficiency. This post will highlight three key updates: improvements to the text slicer, upgrades to the treemap visual, and the preview of TMDL scripting experience. The text slicer (preview) was introduced in November 2024, now allows mutli-selection, addressing a major limitation in text-based filtering.

Make your Power BI reports more impactful—learn how to highlight key data points in a bar chart! Workout Wednesday is a weekly challenge series designed to help develop Power BI skills through hand…

Learn how to create interactive, audience-friendly visuals with custom formatting and dynamic insights I recently participated in a data challenge and used it to explore dynamic titles and subtitles in the final report. Dynamic titles provide context, guide users to key insights, and create a more interactive experience. Dynamic titles were created by developing DAX measures that utilized various DAX functions, including FORMAT.

Learn how to create a dynamic failure notification framework across Teams channels with a centralized SharePoint setup Handling errors in Power Automate workflows can be challenging, especially whe…

Stay ahead of the latest features with a focused look at Power BI’s latest features, their benefits, and use cases. Dive into walkthroughs and tips to enhance your reports. The Power BI November 20…

A Beginner’s Guide to Exploring Data Models with DAX Queries Getting Started with DAX Query View DAX Query View in Power BI Desktop lets us interact directly with our data model using DAX que…

Navigate Data Complexities with Ease and Accuracy In data analytics effectively navigating, understanding, and interpreting our data can be the difference between data-driven insights and being los…

Streamlined report navigation with built-in tools to achieve functional, maintainable, and engaging navigation in Power BI reports. Before we begin developing the navigational element of our report…

User-Centric Design: Next level reporting with interactive navigation for an enhanced user experience. An essential aspect of any multi-page report is an effective and intuitive way to navigate bet…

The post discusses the process of enhancing Power BI report navigation by leveraging Figma’s design capabilities. It emphasizes the importance of intuitive navigation and provides a detailed …

Dive into the details of blending design and data with custom Power BI themes. At the intersection of design and data, crafting Power BI themes emerges as a crucial skill for effective and impactfu…

Discover how to Reshape, Manipulate, and Transform your data into dynamic insights. Exploring DAX: Table Manipulation Functions Dive into the world of DAX and discover its critical role in transfor…

Stay ahead of the latest features with a focused look at Power BI’s latest features, their benefits, and use cases. Dive into walkthroughs and tips to enhance your reports. The Power BI November 20…