# How to Create Buttons in Power BI

> To create buttons in Microsoft Power BI, navigate to your report, select 'Buttons' from the 'Insert' tab, customize styles and icons in the 'Format button' pane, and enable the 'Action' toggle to choose your desired action.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-buttons-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3930ab56e05a00fdf7d0/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the report that you want to use a button.
2. Go to the 'Insert' tab and select 'Buttons'.
3. Go to the 'Format button' pane on the right.
4. Under the 'Button' options, customize the style, color, size, and transparency.
5. Select an icon type, color, and placement.
6. Go to the 'Action' tab.
7. Turn on the 'Action' toggle.
8. Choose the desired action from the following options.
9. That's it! You now have an interactive icon that functions as a button in Power BI.