How to Star in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Star in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open Power BI Service in your browser and navigate to the 'Report' or 'Dashboard'.
Click on the three dot menu and select 'Favorite' to star it.
You’ll see a star icon next to the title. Click on it.
Once done, go to the 'Favorites' tab.
Access your 'Favorites' collection to navigate between important reports.
Quick answer: To star items in Power BI, open the Power BI Service in your browser, navigate to a report or dashboard, and select 'Favorite' from the three-dot menu. Alternatively, click the star icon next to the title, then access your 'Favorites' collection to navigate your important reports.
About this Power BI tutorial
Star important reports and dashboards in Power BI using the Favorites menu for quick access to your most essential analytics. This guide shows how to star in Power BI in 5 steps, starting with "Open Power BI Service in your browser and navigate to the 'Report' or 'Dashboard'" and finishing with "Access your 'Favorites' collection to navigate between important reports". 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 star in Power BI?
5 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 Start Power BI, How to Subscribe to Power BI Report and How to Sum in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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