How to Add Navigation Buttons in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Add Navigation Buttons in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Head over to the top menu bar and click 'Buttons'.
After that, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Navigator' option and then choose the navigator you wish to add.
Grab the navigator and move it to your desired position. At the same time, you may also resize the button by simply dragging the resize handles around its corner.
After completing these steps, the selected navigation button will be added to your Power BI report.
Quick answer: To add navigation buttons in Power BI, first click Buttons on the top menu bar. Next, hover over Navigator and select your desired navigator. Then, move and resize the button on your report. Finally, the selected navigation button is successfully added to your report.
About this Power BI tutorial
Insert and position navigator buttons in your Power BI reports by selecting the navigator option from the top menu bar. This guide shows how to add Navigation Buttons in Power BI in 4 steps, starting with "Head over to the top menu bar and click 'Buttons'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected navigation button will be added to your Powe...". 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 Navigation Buttons in Power BI?
4 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 Page Navigation in Power BI, How to Add Row-Level Security in Power BI and How to Add Subtotal in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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