How to Create a Drill Through in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Drill Through in Power BI: step-by-step guide
In Power BI Desktop, add a new report page and select a data source.
Go to the 'Visualizations pane'.
Drag the fields you want to drill through on into the 'Drill through' filters well.
The fields will appear in the drill-through area.
Power BI will show a back button on the page automatically, this lets users return to the previous page.
Quick answer: To create a drill through in Power BI Desktop, add a new report page with a data source, navigate to the Visualizations pane, and drag your desired fields into the Drill through filters well. The fields appear in the drill-through area, and Power BI automatically adds a back button.
About this Power BI tutorial
Set up page-level data navigation in Power BI by configuring drill-through filters and using the automatic back button. This guide shows how to create a Drill Through in Power BI in 5 steps, starting with "In Power BI Desktop, add a new report page and select a data source" and finishing with "Power BI will show a back button on the page automatically, this lets users return to t...". 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 create a Drill Through in Power BI?
5 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 Create a Gauge in Power BI, How to Create a Graph in Power BI and How to Create a Hierarchy in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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