How to Add Tooltip in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Add Tooltip in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Go to the page where you want to create a tooltip and click the button.
With the button selected, click the 'Format button'.
Click 'Action'.
Look for the 'Tooltip' option and turn it 'ON'.
Set the 'Format style' and field.
Once done, click 'OK'.
Now, when you hover over the button, the custom tooltip will be added in Power BI.
Quick answer: To add a tooltip in Power BI, go to your page and select the button. Next, click Format button, select Action, and turn Tooltip ON. Finally, set the Format style and field, then click OK to finish adding your custom tooltip.
About this Power BI tutorial
Create custom hover tooltips for buttons in Power BI by configuring the Format and Action settings. This guide shows how to add Tooltip in Power BI in 7 steps, starting with "Go to the page where you want to create a tooltip and click the button" and finishing with "Now, when you hover over the button, the custom tooltip will be added in Power BI". 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 Tooltip 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 an Image in Power BI, How to Add Colors in Power BI and How to Add Comments to Power BI DAX Codes. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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