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emilyhch
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Can I create subcategories in a dropdown list?

Hello everyone, 

 

I have a slicer/dropdown list question. As you know, an usual dropdown list in Power BI looks roughly like this: 

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However, I really hope to create a dropdown list that has subcategories like current and past programs, and within those subcategories, there are different program names and multiple selection are allowed across subcategories. Mockup attached below: 

emilyhch_0-1721438347247.png

Is this doable? I don't know if this is wishful thinking but would greatly apprecaite any tips or ideas if there is a way to do so! 

 

Thank you very much in advnace. 

 

Best regards,

Emily  

 

 

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Greg_Deckler
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@emilyhch Yes, just create an additional column with your categories. Then you add both columns into the slicer in an ad-hoc hierarchy.



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Greg_Deckler
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@emilyhch Yes, just create an additional column with your categories. Then you add both columns into the slicer in an ad-hoc hierarchy.



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