How to Add Drill-Down in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Add Drill-Down in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your desired report where you want to add a drill-down.
Go to the 'Data' pane and enable the 'Date Hierarchy'.
Click on the 'Visualizations' pane.
Choose a visual that supports drill down.
Click the visual. In the top-right corner of the visual, you'll see 4 drill options. Select the 'Drill Down' option with a forked arrow down symbol.
That's it! You have successfully activated the drill-down in Power BI.
Quick answer: To add a drill-down in Power BI, navigate to your report, enable the Date Hierarchy in the Data pane, choose a visual supporting drill down from the Visualizations pane, and select the Drill Down option with the forked arrow down symbol in the top-right corner.
About this Power BI tutorial
Activate hierarchical data exploration in Power BI by enabling Date Hierarchy and selecting the drill-down option on your visual. This guide shows how to add Drill-Down in Power BI in 6 steps, starting with "Navigate to your desired report where you want to add a drill-down" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully activated the drill-down 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 Drill-Down in Power BI?
6 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 Filter in Power BI, How to Add Filter Visual in Power BI and How to Add Formulas in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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