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Anonymous
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Search Box

I need to create a search bar on power bi.

The user inputs ID, which filters a table viz I have created.

The search bar must not have a drop down feature. 

The result should only display table values for the ID typed in.

If no ID is typed in, the table must remain EMPTY.

I have tried using slicer and text filter add in.

However, when cleared, the entire table contents are visible.

 

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Anonymous
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You could use Bookmarks to save a version of report with blank table. WHen the Clear button is pressed, it goes to the bookmark.
Create report bookmarks in Power BI to share insights and build stories - Power BI | Microsoft Learn
Mastering Power BI Bookmarks - YouTube

 

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Anonymous
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Hi @Anonymous ,

You might try the what-if parameter.
Here is my sample data:

vjunyantmsft_0-1701841775305.png

I create a What-if parameter here:

vjunyantmsft_2-1701841849543.png

vjunyantmsft_1-1701841819444.png

Close here and the slicer will only have a search bar:

vjunyantmsft_3-1701841935764.png

Then use the DAX below to create a new measure in the data table:

SelectedData = 
IF(
    SELECTEDVALUE('Table'[ID], 0) = 'Parameter'[Parameter Value],
    1,
    0
)

Apply 'Filters on this visual' as shown below:

vjunyantmsft_4-1701842117356.png

The final result is shown below:
Without input:

vjunyantmsft_5-1701842183811.png

Input 1:

vjunyantmsft_6-1701842212674.png

Best Regards,
Dino Tao
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Anonymous
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Hi @Anonymous ,

You might try the what-if parameter.
Here is my sample data:

vjunyantmsft_0-1701841775305.png

I create a What-if parameter here:

vjunyantmsft_2-1701841849543.png

vjunyantmsft_1-1701841819444.png

Close here and the slicer will only have a search bar:

vjunyantmsft_3-1701841935764.png

Then use the DAX below to create a new measure in the data table:

SelectedData = 
IF(
    SELECTEDVALUE('Table'[ID], 0) = 'Parameter'[Parameter Value],
    1,
    0
)

Apply 'Filters on this visual' as shown below:

vjunyantmsft_4-1701842117356.png

The final result is shown below:
Without input:

vjunyantmsft_5-1701842183811.png

Input 1:

vjunyantmsft_6-1701842212674.png

Best Regards,
Dino Tao
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

 

Anonymous
Not applicable

You could use Bookmarks to save a version of report with blank table. WHen the Clear button is pressed, it goes to the bookmark.
Create report bookmarks in Power BI to share insights and build stories - Power BI | Microsoft Learn
Mastering Power BI Bookmarks - YouTube

 

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