How to Filter to Show top 10 in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Filter to Show top 10 in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Launch Power BI Desktop and select a source to add your data.
Make sure you have a visual and click on the visual.
Go to the 'Filter' pane'.
Drag the field you want to filter by into the 'Filters' area.
Set the 'Filter type' as 'Top N'.
In the 'Show items' field, choose 'Top' and type '10'.
In the 'By value' field, drag the measure you want to filter.
Click 'Apply filter'.
Now, your visual will only show the Top 10 based on your specified measure.
Quick answer: To filter to show top 10 in Power BI, launch Power BI Desktop and select a data source. Click your visual, open the Filter pane, drag the filter field into the Filters area, and set the Filter type to Top N. Choose Top, enter 10 in Show items, drag your measure into By value, and click Apply filter.
About this Power BI tutorial
Isolate the top ten items in your Power BI visuals by configuring Top N filters and applying specific measures within desktop. This guide shows how to filter to Show top 10 in Power BI in 9 steps, starting with "Launch Power BI Desktop and select a source to add your data" and finishing with "Now, your visual will only show the Top 10 based on your specified measure". 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 filter to Show top 10 in Power BI?
9 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 Filter Weekdays Using Queries in Power BI, How to Format a Column in Power BI and How to Format a Number in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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