PBI Desktop Customising Slicer

Hi kichu123 ,

Unfortunately, Power BI does not support renaming the built-in “Select all” option in slicers — it's hardcoded by the platform and cannot be directly customized through formatting or DAX.

So your workaround using disconnected tables and DAX-driven measures to simulate slicers is a common and valid approach. But with 10+ slicers on one page, performance and manageability become real concerns.

If we workaround your approach

1. Keep Using Disconnected Tables (with Best Practices)
   It’s a viable method. But to optimize and scale it:
   • Re-use generic disconnected slicer tables if possible (e.g., a shared “Yes/No/All” table).
   • Use field parameters if they help you centralize logic.
   • Store hidden slicer tables in a separate hidden page to reduce visual clutter.
   • Use a patterned naming convention for easier management in the Model view.
   • Consider using DAX switch-based filters for visuals using your slicer selections.
     Pros: Full control over slicer labels and behavior
     Cons: Extra maintenance, potential confusion for future developers
2. Use a Button + Bookmark Combo
   If user experience is critical and you want precise labels like "All Use Cases", you can replace slicers with:

   • Toggle buttons (or dropdown-style buttons) + Bookmarks to simulate slicer behavior.

      

   • Combine with selection pane and visibility controls.

     Pros: Highly customizable UI/UX
     Cons: Doesn’t scale well, harder to maintain logic (especially with 10+ slicers)

3. Live with “Select All” (but Reframe UX)
   If none of the above is scalable enough, consider keeping the default "Select all" but improving the context:

    

   • Add a custom label or tooltip near the slicer to explain that “Select all = All Use Cases”.

      

   • Use visual cues (info icon, help tooltip, text box).

      

   • Sometimes minor UI compromises avoid major complexity.

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