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Drillthrough in Power BI lets you jump from a summary page to a detailed view based on a selected data point. This feature empowers users to explore data more deeply without cluttering the main report with too much information.
In his blog, you’ll learn how to implement Drillthrough effectively and when to use it for better report interactivity.
🔍 What You’ll Learn
- What Drillthrough is in Power BI
- How to set up a Drillthrough page
- How to pass filters from one page to another
- Use cases and best practices
🧠 What is Drillthrough in Power BI?
Drillthrough allows users to right-click on a data point (e.g., a region, product, or salesperson) and navigate to a page with more detailed information about that selection.
This improves navigation, reduces clutter, and keeps your reports focused and interactive.
🛠 How to Set Up Drillthrough
1. Create a New Drillthrough Page
- Add a new page and rename it (e.g., “Sales Details”).
- Add visuals and data relevant to the deep dive.
2. Add a Drillthrough Filter
- Drag the field you want to use as a Drillthrough filter (e.g., Region, Product) into the Drillthrough section on the Filters pane.
3. Add a Back Button
- Insert a button → Choose Back.
- Set its action type to Back from the visual formatting pane.
4. Enable Drillthrough on Main Page
- On your main visual, right-click on a data point.
- You’ll see the option to Drillthrough → Sales Details.
💡 Use Cases
✅ Best Practices
- Keep the detail page clean: Focus only on what relates to the filter.
- Use slicers for dynamic filtering.
- Combine with bookmarks or tooltips for more powerful user journeys.
- Always include a Back button for easy navigation.
🎯 Summary
Power BI Drillthrough is a powerful way to build layered reports—starting broad, then zooming into the details as needed. It makes your reports interactive, intuitive, and user-driven.
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Bookmarks in Power BI: Add Dynamic Navigation and Storytelling to Your Reports
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