Personalize Report Bookmark

[pbiuser772]

Is it possible to add/remove and rearrange columns in a table in a Report Bookmark?  These changes don't seem to save in either the web or desktop edit mode.

I see that users are able to do this by Personalizing the table then saving a Personal Bookmark.  But I don't see how to "personalize" or save these column changes in a Report Bookmark.  

The basic use case is users need ~20 different versions of the same table with rearranged columns.  I'd like to avoid creating all these table variations and using Report Bookmarks that show/hide accordingly.

[v-saisrao-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @pbiuser772,

Thank you @GilbertQ, @cengizhanarslan fro your insights.

Report bookmarks capture the report’s state, such as filters and slicers, but they don’t save structural changes like adding or moving columns. Changes to columns are managed through Personalize Visual and can only be saved with personal bookmarks, which are unique to each user. If you want multiple table layouts without duplicating visuals, you can use Field Parameters to control columns dynamically with a slicer, and you may use bookmarks to save your selections.

Overview of Bookmarks in Power BI Service Reports - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Use report readers to change visuals - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Personalize Visuals in a Report - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Thank you.

[cengizhanarslan]

Report Bookmarks do not capture column-level changes. Adding, removing, or reordering columns in a table visual is not part of what a bookmark saves. Bookmarks capture filters, slicer states, visual visibility, sort order, and spotlight. Column composition is not in scope.

[GilbertQ]

Hi @pbiuser772 

Unfortunately, the report bookmark cannot be changed. You can only create your personal visual and save your bookmark to have it showing as you would like. Your only other option is to talk to the report author to see if those columns could be rearranged for you.