How to Treat Power BI as a PPT
- George Apostolov
How to Treat Power BI as a PPT: step-by-step guide
Open your Power BI Desktop report. Set up the view you want to capture.
Go to the 'View' tab.
Select 'Bookmarks'. Bookmarks save the current state of a report page.
Open the 'Bookmarks' pane and click 'Add'. It will create a new bookmark. Create bookmarks for different 'slides' or key talking points.
That's it! It captures the exact state of the report at that moment and name each bookmark logically.
Quick answer: To treat Power BI as a PPT in Power BI Desktop, set up your desired report view, go to the View tab, and select Bookmarks. Open the Bookmarks pane, click Add to create a new bookmark capturing the exact report state, and name each bookmark logically for different slides or talking points.
About this Power BI tutorial
Transform Power BI reports into presentation slides using bookmarks. Capture exact page states and organize them for key talking points. This guide shows how to treat Power BI as a PPT in 5 steps, starting with "Open your Power BI Desktop report. Set up the view you want to capture" and finishing with "That's it! It captures the exact state of the report at that moment and name each bookm...". 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 treat Power BI as a PPT?
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 Turn On Row Level Security in Power BI, How to Turn On Usage Metrics in Power BI and How to Undo Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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