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Manar
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Can we create action filters?

I was wondering if I could create a button that wil filter the report if clicked on, for example if I click on it it will hide a specific coulmn in the report. I did something similar using switch function, but it only works on measures.

 

Thank you

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Anonymous
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Hi @Manar,

 

Current power bi not contains any similar actions to dynamic hide columns based on filter/slicer operations, I'd like to suggest you submit an idea for these requirement.

 

Regards,

Xiaoxin Sheng

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PaulDBrown
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@Manar

 

A workaround is to use the bookmark feature. Create a second table which doesn't have the column you wish to hide, and use buttons linked to the respective bookmarks to toggle between visuals.

 

I use the bookmark feature for all kinds of functionality, ranging from report navigation to clearing filters. It makes Power BI very versatile IMHO.





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PaulDBrown
Community Champion
Community Champion

@Manar

 

A workaround is to use the bookmark feature. Create a second table which doesn't have the column you wish to hide, and use buttons linked to the respective bookmarks to toggle between visuals.

 

I use the bookmark feature for all kinds of functionality, ranging from report navigation to clearing filters. It makes Power BI very versatile IMHO.





Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution!
In doing so, you are also helping me. Thank you!

Proud to be a Super User!
Paul on Linkedin.






Great Thank you!

Manar
Helper II
Helper II

I was wondering if I could create a button that wil filter the report if clicked on, for example if I click on it it will hide a specific coulmn in the report. I did something similar using switch function, but it only works on measures.

 

Thank you

Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi @Manar,

 

Current power bi not contains any similar actions to dynamic hide columns based on filter/slicer operations, I'd like to suggest you submit an idea for these requirement.

 

Regards,

Xiaoxin Sheng

Manar
Helper II
Helper II

Hi I was wondering if it's possible to  add a button and filter a report based on that button action, for example when I click on the button it will hide a column in the report. I've done something similar with swithc function but it only works with measures.

 

Thanks

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