Cannot pin text box tile to dashboard

[SteveCarter1]

PBI Desktop October 2021 release.

Microsoft Edge Version 95.0.1020.53 (also tried Chrome with same result but keeping it all in the MS space for simplicity here).

I created a test report in PBI Desktop with a manual data table (Enter Data) with a date - 16/11/2021

I created a text box with plain text in it.

I then created another text box with some text and the dynamix value 'last date in table'. This correctly pulls back the date value.

Lastly I upload it to the PBI service.

When I hover over or click on either text box I cannot see the 'pin' icon.

In the PBI Service if I then 'Edit' the report I see the pin icon.

I click on the plain text box, click the pin icon and get the pin to dashboard pop-up to select or create a new dashboard.

I click on the text box that contains the dynamic value, click the pin icon, and get nothing. The Pin to Dashboard pop-up does not come up.

I'd happily chare my PBIX but looks like this board doesn't allow that. Hopefully my explanation is simple enough for someone to easily reproduce and/or understand.

This has also been confirmed as reproducable by a PBI Community 'Solution Sage' via this thread: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Service/Cannot-pin-text-box-tile-to-dashboard/m-p/2192249

[v-cazheng-msft]

Hi @SteveCarter1 

Thanks for your feedback! I've tested this feature and reported it internally (ICM 272944389). If there is any update, I will sync with you here. Currently, please consider the workaround from Burningsuit  in this post.

Best Regards,

Community Support Team _Caiyun

[v-cazheng-msft]

Hi @SteveCarter1 

I've got confirmation from product team. Currently, text boxes with dynamic values cannot be pinned.

Best Regards,

Community Support Team _Caiyun

[SteveCarter1]

Thanks for the followup Caiyun. Will help others that come across this thread.

I guess that still leaves the issue of not being able to pin a plain text box, without going into Edit mode in the Power BI Service.

[coathangers]

Pinning text boxes with dynamic values would be an essential addition, what are the chances of this design feature being reconsidered?