How to a Add Dropdown in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to a Add Dropdown in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open Power BI and load your data. Go to the 'Report View'.
From the 'Visualizations' pane, select 'Slicer'.
Drag the desired field from the 'Fields' pane to the slicer.
Go to the 'Format' settings.
Under 'Slicer settings', change the slicer type to 'Dropdown'.
Turn on the 'Multi-select' option.
Now, your slicer will display as a dropdown list.
Quick answer: To add a dropdown in Power BI, open the report view, select the slicer visual, and add your desired field. Next, open the format settings, change the slicer type to dropdown under slicer settings, and enable the multi-select option to display your data as a functional dropdown list.
About this Power BI tutorial
Create an interactive dropdown list in Power BI by configuring a slicer visual, updating its format settings, and enabling multi-select. This guide shows how to a Add Dropdown in Power BI in 7 steps, starting with "Open Power BI and load your data. Go to the 'Report View'" and finishing with "Now, your slicer will display as a dropdown list". 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 a Add Dropdown in Power BI?
7 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 Add a Hyperlink in Power BI, How to Add Logo in Power BI and How to Add a Map in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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