# How to Add Filter Visual in Power BI

> To add a filter visual in Power BI, open your report, select a visual, and open the Filters pane. Drag your desired field from the Data pane into the filter section, then select your basic or advanced filtering criteria to apply the filter.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-filter-visual-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2dc4d673bd5aa8e5f7fc/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Let's start by opening your Power BI report where you'd like to add filters.
2. Select the visual you want apply filters to by clicking on it once.
3. Look for the 'Filters' pane on the right side of your screen - this is where the magic happens.
4. Now, drag the field you want to filter by from the 'Data' pane into the appropriate filter section.
5. Click the field you just added and select your filtering criteria - you can choose basic or advanced filtering options depending on your needs.
6. You've done it! Your filter is now applied. Remember you can add multiple filters and adjust them anytime as your data exploration needs change.