"Data" in Bookmark

[deepanwita25]

I have a graph and its being filtered from the filter pane and the slicer. If i uncheck data will the graph retain its filters from the filter pane?

My problem is:
Say I have SMP selected and then there is a bookmark for the pop-up window marked in pink.

If I select that pop up window I get the below: Here SMP is selected and you can select WMP/WHey.

However the main issue is when I select WMP in the main window (1st screenshot) the pop up still goes back to SMP. I want the slicer WMP also to be in the pop up. I am using the same slicer for main page and pop up. I want the slicer in the pop up to retain the selection in the pop up bookmark
I tried unselecting data in the bookmark and updating it. But it works sometimes and sometimes it loses all its filter from the filter pane which is very bad.
WHat should I do?

[v-ssriganesh]

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[v-ssriganesh · Accepted solution]

Hi @deepanwita25 
Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Fabric Forum Community.

I have reproduced your scenario my sample data & achieved the expected output. I am attaching the .pbix file for your reference. The best approach I used was a hidden page instead of a bookmark. This method ensures that slicer selections, sorting, and filter pane settings are preserved when switching between the main page and the pop-up page.

Below are the steps I followed to implement this solution:

• First, I created the Main Page, adding a Product Slicer (set to Single Select) and a Line Chart with Date on the X-axis, Export_Quantity ('000 t) on the Y-axis, and Product in the Legend. To enable navigation, I inserted a Blank Button, enabled Page Navigation, set it to the Pop-up Page, and renamed it "Show Pop-up".
  
  
• Next, I duplicated the Main Page, renamed it Pop-up Page, and synced the Product Slicer across both pages via View > Sync Slicers Pane. To enhance the user experience, I adjusted the page size, added a title like "Detailed View", and created a "Back to Main Page" button with Page Navigation enabled.

This is the expected output I have done:

• When the user selects WMP from the slicer on the Main Page and clicks "Show Pop-up", the report navigates to the Pop-up Page, retaining the WMP selection, sorting, and filters.
• When the user clicks "Back to Main Page", they return to the Main Page with their selection still applied.

This ensures a seamless report experience without losing slicer selections, sorting, or filters.

Thank you, @johnbasha33 for sharing your valuable insights.

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[deepanwita25]

But when I uncheck Data I agree the slicer selection is retained between main page and pop up. But are you you sure the filters from the filter pane and other things like sorting order will not be removed?

Secondly, i cant sync slicers as the white page you see above is the main page and the pop up is the bookmark. So I dont understand how syncing will work. Even if I snyc the slicer, when i go to the pop up bookmark it goes back to the default selection.

If I uncheck data then sometimes the sorting order of axis or the filters from the filter pane break

[johnbasha33]

@deepanwita25 
Hi, 

Possible Fixes

Here are two approaches to resolve this issue:

A. Use Separate Hidden Pages Instead of Bookmarks for Pop-ups

• Instead of using a bookmark-based pop-up, create a new page with the same visuals and a button to return.

• This way, slicers can be synced properly, and sorting/filter selections won’t reset.

B. Manually Reapply Sorting in the Bookmark

1. Create a bookmark with "Data" checked.

2. Go to your main report and apply the required sorting & filters.

3. Update the bookmark so that the sorting and filter selections persist.

4. Now uncheck "Data", update again, and test.

C. Use the Selection Pane to Manage Pop-ups Instead of Bookmarks

Instead of a separate bookmark, try:

• Layering visuals on top of each other using the Selection Pane.

• Hiding/Showing them dynamically using buttons.

This prevents Power BI from reloading data, preserving sorting & filters.

Best Approach for Your Case

Since you can't sync slicers across a bookmark-based pop-up, your best options are:

• Use a hidden page instead of a bookmark 

• Reapply sorting and filters manually before updating the bookmark 

• Use the Selection Pane for pop-ups instead of bookmarks 

Let me know if you need more clarification!

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[johnbasha33]

@deepanwita25 
Hi, The issue you're facing is related to how Power BI Bookmarks interact with Slicers and the Filter Pane. By default, when you create a Bookmark, it captures the state of slicers, filters, and visuals at the moment you save it. However, if the bookmark is not configured correctly, it may override your slicer selections when switching between views.

How to Fix the Issue (Retain Slicer Selection in Pop-up)

✅ Step 1: Ensure "Data" is Unchecked in Bookmark Settings

1. Go to View → Bookmarks Pane.

2. Select your pop-up bookmark.

3. Click the three dots (⋮) next to the bookmark → Uncheck "Data".

   • This prevents the bookmark from resetting the slicers and filters.

✅ Step 2: Use the Same Slicer Across Both Pages

• Since you're using the same slicer in both the main page and the pop-up, Power BI should retain its selection.

• If it's not working, check if the slicer is synced between the two views.

✅ Step 3: Enable "Sync Slicers" for Main Page & Pop-up

1. Go to View → Sync Slicers Pane.

2. Find your slicer (e.g., ProductType).

3. Check both the main page and pop-up page to sync them.

✅ Step 4: Update the Bookmark Again

1. Go to the pop-up page.

2. Uncheck "Data" as mentioned earlier.

3. Re-save the bookmark:

   • Select the bookmark → Click Update.
     
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