How to Search in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Search in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Locate reports quickly using the powerful search functionality across your Power BI environment.
Refine your search with keywords to find specific dashboards, reports, or datasets.
Filter content by workspace ownership to focus on your personal analytics projects.
Access your workspace to view and manage all your custom reports and dashboards.
Quick answer: To search in Power BI, locate reports quickly using the search functionality across your environment. Next, refine your search with keywords to find specific dashboards, reports, or datasets. Then, filter content by workspace ownership to focus on personal projects. Finally, access your workspace to view and manage custom reports and dashboards.
About this Power BI tutorial
Find reports, dashboards, and datasets efficiently by utilizing search, keyword refinement, and workspace filters in Power BI. This guide shows how to search in Power BI in 4 steps, starting with "Locate reports quickly using the powerful search functionality across your Power BI env..." and finishing with "Access your workspace to view and manage all your custom reports and dashboards". 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 search in Power BI?
4 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 Secure Power BI Dashboard, How to Set up Power BI and How to Set Up RLS in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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