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Power BI Bookmarks let you capture the current state of a report page—filters, visuals, slicers, and more—and return to it with a single click. They are perfect for storytelling, report navigation, and creating dynamic user experiences.
In this blog, you'll learn how to use Bookmarks to build interactive reports that feel like apps.
🔍 What You’ll Learn
- What Bookmarks are in Power BI
- How to create and use bookmarks
- Bookmark navigation with buttons
- Use cases for storytelling and custom views
🧠 What are Bookmarks?
Bookmarks save the current state of a report page—including visible visuals, filter selections, spotlighting, and more.
You can use bookmarks to:
- Create guided storyboards
- Toggle between visuals
- Show/hide objects
- Navigate between report pages
🛠 How to Create and Use Bookmarks
Step 1: Enable the Bookmarks Pane
- Go to View → Enable Bookmarks Pane.
Step 2: Set Up the View You Want to Save
- Select slicers, hide/show visuals, choose filters.
- Format the page exactly as you want it.
Step 3: Add a Bookmark
- In the Bookmarks Pane, click Add.
- Rename it for easy reference (e.g., “Sales Overview”).
Step 4: Use Buttons for Navigation
- Insert a Button → Set its Action to Bookmark.
- Choose which bookmark to assign it to.
📋 Example Use Cases
Use Case Description
Storytelling -Create step-by-step insights using multiple bookmarks
Toggle Views -Switch between charts, KPIs, or maps
Show/Hide -Control visibility of visuals, slicers, menus
Navigation -Create page-like navigation without changing tabs
⚙️ Tips & Best Practices
Group visuals for clean toggle effects
Use Selection Pane to hide/show visuals smoothly
Combine with Drillthrough and Tooltips for pro-level interactivity
Always update bookmarks after changing visuals
🎯 Summary
Power BI Bookmarks turn your static dashboards into dynamic storytelling tools. You can build app-like navigation, highlight key insights, or guide viewers through an analysis journey.
👉 Coming Up Next:
Selection Pane in Power BI: Control Visual Visibility for Better Report Design
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