In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to use a slicer to highlight a bar in a bar chart instead of filtering it. This simple tweak lets you focus on specific data points while keeping the full context visible. It's perfect for comparing performance—like sales teams comparing their numbers to colleagues—or for managers analyzing customer segments. Highlighting provides clarity without losing sight of the bigger picture.
This approach works best with 5-10 categories, as too many can clutter the chart and overwhelm the viewer.
Watch the step by step tutorial here: Video
Read the step by step tutorial here: Article
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