How to Create Tooltip in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Create Tooltip in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Go to the page where you want to create a tooltip and click the button.
With the button selected, click the 'Format button'.
Click 'Action'.
Look for the 'Tooltip' option and turn it 'ON'.
Set the 'Format style' and field.
Once done, click 'OK'.
Now, when you hover over the button, the custom tooltip will appear.
Quick answer: To create a tooltip in Power BI, select the button on your page, click the Format button, and select Action. Turn the Tooltip option ON, set the Format style and field, and click OK. Now, the custom tooltip will appear when you hover over the button.
About this Power BI tutorial
Configure custom tooltips for buttons in Power BI by enabling the action setting, adjusting format styles, and choosing your fields. This guide shows how to create Tooltip in Power BI in 7 steps, starting with "Go to the page where you want to create a tooltip and click the button" and finishing with "Now, when you hover over the button, the custom tooltip will appear". 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 Tooltip 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 TreeMap in Power BI, How to Create a Vertical Bar Chart in Power BI and How to Create a Waterfall Chart in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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