topic Re: Column picker in Developer

Column picker

akshatar — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:02:44 GMT

I have a data table in the following format and I need to create a visual in the exact same format too, but have a way to select the desired/required Subjects/departments (Math,Science etc.) for the user. As in have a slicer/dropdown to allow the user to select only their subject/department as the number of subjects/departments is about 20 and tends create a hortizontal scroll and not making it a good experience.

I tried the field parameters, but couldnt get it to work.

Re: Column picker

lbendlin — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:27:58 GMT

Are these subjects in different columns in your data? That would best be corrected by unpivoting. Then you can use regular value filters.

If you need to keep separate columns then use Field Parameters to allow users to choose the columns.

Re: Column picker

akshatar — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:18:12 GMT

thank you @lbendlin ! I need to keep them as separate columns, I tried the Field Parameters options, but it isnt doing anything. As in the table gets created and I added the value to a slicer, but then it doesnt filter the columns upon selection. I havent used field parameters before, so I could be doing it wrong

Re: Column picker

v-nmadadi-msft — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:44:35 GMT

Hi @akshatar ,
Thanks for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum.

Please check out this article which contains a video demonstrating how to correctly create and configure a Field parameter
Use report readers to change visuals - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

This will most likely achieve the functionality that you are looking for.

I hope this information helps. Please do let us know if you have any further queries.
Thank you

Re: Column picker

v-nmadadi-msft — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:03:08 GMT

Hi @akshatar

I wanted to check if you had the opportunity to review the information provided. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.

Thank you.