two QnA with different set of questions in power BI

[poojag820]

I need to show two diff QnA with two different set of question from same data sets. 

Like Q1, Q2, Q3 in QnA1 and Q4, Q5, Q6 in QnA2 which would change based on button click or navigation. 

I am adding these two diff QnA visuals in two diff sheet of dashboard. When I am adding question in one QnA, same are appearing in 2nd QnA also. 

how do i handle this situation. 

Thanks

[rohit1991]

Hi @poojag820 ,

In Power BI, when working with Q&A visuals, the suggested questions are shared globally across the entire report, which is why you're seeing the same set of suggested questions appear in both Q&A visuals—even if they are placed on different pages. Unfortunately, Power BI does not currently support assigning separate suggested questions to individual Q&A visuals within the same report.

To work around this, you can use Bookmarks and Buttons to simulate separate Q&A experiences. Place both Q&A visuals on the same page, each with its own set of typed-in suggested questions. Then, use the Selection Pane to control which visual is shown at a time, and create Bookmarks that capture the state of each view. Add buttons (e.g., “Show QnA1” and “Show QnA2”) that trigger these bookmarks to toggle between the two sets. This method allows users to interact with two different Q&A experiences while maintaining one shared dataset and visual structure. Alternatively, if you keep them on separate pages, consider hiding the suggested question pane and instead using text labels or navigation buttons to guide users toward the intended questions for each Q&A.

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[poojag820]

How do i do it using bookmark and buttons, as when I am changing questions its reflecting in both QnA visuals. 

if you could share some file with example, that would help. 

[v-kpoloju-msft]

Hi @poojag820, 

Thank you for reaching out to us and providing detailed information about the thread. Also thanks  @Akash_Varuna, for his inputs on this thread.

I understand you are attempting to display two distinct Q&A visuals (QnA1 and QnA2), each with its own set of suggested questions (e.g., Q1–Q3 in one, Q4–Q6 in the other). However, both visuals are currently sharing the same suggestions.

This behaviour is expected. In Power BI, the suggested questions configured for a Q&A visual are shared globally across all Q&A visuals in the report. Therefore, any additions or modifications to the questions in one Q&A visual will be reflected in the other.

Workaround (using Bookmarks): To accomplish your objective, you can utilize Bookmarks and Buttons to simulate two Q&A visuals with distinct question sets. Here’s the process:

Place two Q&A visuals (QnA1 and QnA2) on the same report page and add your preferred suggested questions to each visual. Use the Selection Pane to manage visibility: Initially display only QnA1 and hide QnA2.

Create two Bookmarks: Bookmark 1 will show QnA1 and hide QnA2, while Bookmark 2 will show QnA2 and hide QnA1. Add two buttons (e.g., “View QnA Set 1” and “View QnA Set 2”) and link the bookmarks to them using the Action property.

This method enables toggling between different sets of suggested questions, providing users with the experience of separate Q&A visuals. Alternatively, if you're using different pages, you can hide the suggested question area and instead use custom buttons or text labels to guide users to ask predefined questions.

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[poojag820]

can you help with some working file with example. As When I am changing questions in one QnA even using bookmark then its also changing in 2nd QnA. 

[v-kpoloju-msft]

Hi @poojag820,

Thank you for your follow-up and for providing additional context. You are correct in Power BI, the suggested questions for Q&A visuals are shared globally across all visuals in the report. Consequently, when you add or modify questions in one Q&A visual, the same changes will appear in the others even when using Bookmarks or different report pages. This is expected behaviour and a current platform limitation.

Although we cannot isolate suggested questions per visual, here is a practical approach to simulate two different Q&A sets using a single Q&A visual and custom navigation.

Kindly please go through the below following steps:

• Use only one Q&A visual on the page and disable "Suggested Questions" in the visual settings. Create two sets of text labels or buttons representing the questions for each view (e.g., Q1–Q3 and Q4–Q6).
• Utilize the “Ask a Question” action on each button/text to pass a specific natural language question to the Q&A visual. Create two Bookmarks:

• One showing the first question set.
• Another showing the second question set.

• Add Toggle buttons to switch between the bookmarks (e.g., “View Set 1” and “View Set 2”).

This approach allows users to interact with separate Q&A sections without encountering the shared question limitation.

If this post helps, then please give us ‘Kudos’ and consider Accept it as a solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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[poojag820]

I could not understand the point 3. How do i create bookmarks and with diff set of questions as it would change in both Q&A,. would need help from step 3 onwards

[v-kpoloju-msft]

Hi @poojag820,

Thank you for your follow-up. To clarify Step 3 and onwards, here is a more detailed explanation on how to simulate different Q&A question sets without relying on the shared "Suggested Questions" feature.

Create Question Buttons Instead of Using Suggested Questions. Rather than using the “Suggested Questions” (which are shared across all Q&A visuals), you can create your own buttons or text labels with specific questions (e.g., “What are the total sales?”).

Then, use the “Ask a Question” action on each button to feed that question directly into a single Q&A visual. To do this: Select the button → turn on Action → set type to Q&A → enter your question in the box.

Set Up Bookmarks to Toggle Between Button Sets. Create two groups of question buttons:

• Set 1: Q1–Q3
• Set 2: Q4–Q6

Then use View → Bookmarks to: Save one bookmark with Set 1 visible and Set 2 hidden. Save another with Set 2 visible and Set 1 hidden.

Add Toggle Buttons for Navigation. Add two toggle buttons:

• “View Set 1” → link to the first bookmark
• “View Set 2” → link to the second bookmark

These toggle the visibility of the button groups, simulating separate Q&A experiences using just one Q&A visual.

Kindly refer to the below following documentation links:
Create a Q&A visual in a report - Power BI | Microsoft Learn
Create report bookmarks in Power BI - Power BI | Microsoft Learn
Create and configure buttons in Power BI reports - Power BI | Microsoft Learn
Explore and create visuals in your reports using Power BI Q&A - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

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[poojag820]

When I am using button and setting its action to Q&A, then I am not getting any option to write my question 

Also when I am clicking on this button its popping up window like below with same sets of questions like before. 

[v-kpoloju-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @poojag820,

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum. I have identified several alternative workarounds that may assist in resolving the thread. 

The Q&A button currently cannot pass a predefined question. Therefore, I suggest creating individual Q&A visuals, each loaded with a different question, and using bookmarks to toggle between them. This approach ensures full control over the question context and prevents shared Suggested Questions.

Add a Q&A visual with predefined questions: Insert a Q&A visual onto your page. Select the visual and input your custom question (e.g., “What are total sales?”). Adjust the format or size of the visual as needed.

Duplicate the visual for different questions: Copy the Q&A visual and paste it. Modify the question in the duplicated visual (e.g., “Show sales by region”). This will result in multiple Q&A visuals, each addressing a different question.

Use Bookmarks to simulate question switching: Navigate to View > Bookmarks Pane. Create a Bookmark A that displays only the first Q&A visual (hide others). Create a Bookmark B that displays only the second Q&A visual. Add buttons (e.g., "See Question 1", "See Question 2") and configure them to switch between these bookmarks.

 If you're simulating two or more groups of Q&A questions: Use Selection Pane to group each set of Q&A visuals and their related question buttons. Create bookmarks per group and toggle them via “Set 1 / Set 2” buttons.

If you find our response helpful, kindly mark it as the accepted solution and provide kudos. This will assist other community members facing similar queries.

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[v-kpoloju-msft]

Hi @poojag820,

May I ask if you have resolved this issue? If so, please mark the helpful reply and accept it as the solution. This will be helpful for other community members who have similar problems to solve it faster.

Thank you.

[v-kpoloju-msft]

Hi @poojag820,

May I ask if you have resolved this issue? If so, please mark the helpful reply and accept it as the solution. This will be helpful for other community members who have similar problems to solve it faster.

Thank you.

[v-kpoloju-msft]

Hi @poojag820,

I wanted to check if you had the opportunity to review the information provided. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions. If my response has addressed your query, please accept it as a solution and give a 'Kudos' so other members can easily find it.
Thank you.

[v-kpoloju-msft]

Hi @poojag820,

I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any further questions or if you'd like to discuss this further. If this answers your question, please Accept it as a solution and give it a 'Kudos' so others can find it easily.
Thank you.

[Akash_Varuna]

Hi @poojag820 I think you could achieve this by using separate bookmarks or pages for each Q\&A visual, each filtered or configured with different question sets. Since Q\&A visuals share the same data model and user history, you can isolate them by placing each on different report pages or using bookmarks with specific filters. Another option is to create different synonyms or perspectives in the dataset to guide Q\&A to specific questions per visual. 

[poojag820]

I tried placing two QnA visuals on diff pages but i think they both are pointing towards the same Suggested Questions functionality.