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The Selection Pane in Power BI allows you to control the visibility and layering of visuals on a report page. This is extremely helpful when you're using Bookmarks, creating interactive dashboards, or designing clean layouts.
🔍 What You’ll Learn
- What the Selection Pane is
- How to show/hide visuals using it
- How to group visuals for better management
- Real-world use cases to simplify report design
🧠 What is the Selection Pane?
The Selection Pane lists all objects (charts, text, buttons, etc.) on your current report page. It lets you:
- Rename visuals
- Hide/show visuals
- Layer visuals (move forward or backward)
- Group multiple visuals
🛠 How to Use the Selection Pane
Step 1: Open the Selection Pane
- Go to View → Check the box for Selection Pane.
Step 2: Manage Visual Visibility
- Click the eye icon to hide/show visuals.
- Hidden visuals won’t appear in the published report (unless made visible by a bookmark).
Step 3: Rename Visuals for Clarity
- Double-click on a visual’s name to rename it.
- Example: BarChart_Region → Region Sales Chart
Step 4: Group Visuals (Optional but Helpful)
- Select multiple visuals → Right-click → Group.
- Groups are easier to manage with Bookmarks or toggle logic.
💡 Use Cases for Selection Pane
📋 Pro Tips
- Always rename visuals so they’re easier to manage.
- Use Groups to combine multiple visuals into one clickable experience.
- Combine with Bookmarks and Buttons to design interactive dashboards.
- Use with the Layer Pane to manage overlapping visuals.
🎯 Summary
The Selection Pane is a powerful but often underused tool in Power BI. It’s essential for advanced interactivity, clean report layouts, and bookmark-based storytelling. Mastering it will make your dashboards feel like real applications.
👉 Coming Up Next:
Synced Slicers in Power BI: Apply Filters Across Multiple Pages
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