How to Add a Drill Through in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Drill Through in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Under the Data pane, click the table that contains the field you want to use.
Following that, select your preferred field and then drag it to the Drill Through section in the visualizations pane.
Tap the Filter menu and select one from the given choices.
Subsequently, tick the checkbox next to the dataset you want to use.
After completing these steps, a Drill Through will be added to your Power BI report based on your input.
Quick answer: To add a drill through in Power BI, select a table in the Data pane, drag a preferred field to the Drill Through section in the visualizations pane, choose a filter from the Filter menu, and tick the checkbox next to your desired dataset.
About this Power BI tutorial
Configure drill through features in Power BI reports by selecting dataset fields, updating visualization settings, and applying filters. This guide shows how to add a Drill Through in Power BI in 5 steps, starting with "Under the Data pane, click the table that contains the field you want to use" and finishing with "After completing these steps, a Drill Through will be added to your Power BI report bas...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Power BI interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add a Drill Through in Power BI?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Power BI data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Power BI. Related guides: How to a Add Dropdown in Power BI, How to Add a Hyperlink in Power BI and How to Add Logo in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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