How to Create Dropdown in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Create Dropdown in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open Power BI and load your data. Go to the 'Report View'.
From the 'Visualizations' pane, select 'Slicer'.
Drag the desired field from the 'Fields' pane to the slicer.
Go to the 'Format' settings.
Under 'Slicer settings', change the slicer type to 'Dropdown'.
Turn on the 'Multi-select' option.
Now, your slicer will display as a dropdown list.
Quick answer: To create a dropdown in Power BI, open Report View, select the Slicer visualization, and add your data field. Next, access the Format settings, change the slicer type to Dropdown under Slicer settings, and turn on the Multi-select option to display your data as a dropdown list.
About this Power BI tutorial
Build interactive dropdown lists in Power BI by configuring slicer visualizations with multi-select enabled for your data fields. This guide shows how to create Dropdown in Power BI in 7 steps, starting with "Open Power BI and load your data. Go to the 'Report View'" and finishing with "Now, your slicer will display as a dropdown list". 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 Dropdown 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 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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