How to Add Timeline in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Add Timeline in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Let's start by opening the 'Visualizations' pane on the right side of your Power BI workspace.
Look for the 'Slicer' visualization icon and click it to add a new slicer to your report.
Drag your
Datefield from the Fields list into this slicer. Power BI will automatically recognize it as a time field.With the slicer selected, click the 'Format' icon (the paint roller) to access visual customization options.
In the Format pane, find and expand the 'Slicer settings' section where we'll transform this into a timeline.
Under the slicer type options, click the dropdown and select 'Timeline' instead of the default 'Dropdown' option.
That's it! You now have an interactive timeline in your Power BI report. You can adjust the date range by dragging the sliders or selecting specific time periods.
Quick answer: To add a timeline in Power BI, open the Visualizations pane, add a slicer, and drag your Date field into it. Next, click the Format icon, expand the Slicer settings section, and change the slicer type dropdown from default to Timeline.
About this Power BI tutorial
Transform a standard date slicer into an interactive timeline visual in your Power BI reports using the formatting pane. This guide shows how to add Timeline in Power BI in 7 steps, starting with "Let's start by opening the 'Visualizations' pane on the right side of your Power BI wor..." and finishing with "That's it! You now have an interactive timeline in your Power BI report. You can adjust...". 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 Timeline 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 Total in Power BI, How to Add Users in Power BI and How to Add Visual in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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