How to Use Bookmarks in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Use Bookmarks in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open your report in Power BI Desktop and set up the view you desire.
Go to the 'View' tab.
Select 'Bookmarks'.
Open the 'Bookmarks' pane and click 'Add'. A bookmark saves the current view of a report page.
That's it! It captures the exact state of the report at that moment.
Click 'Publish' to share your bookmark.
Quick answer: To save a report view in Power BI Desktop, set up your desired view, go to the View tab, select Bookmarks, and click Add in the Bookmarks pane to capture the state. Finally, click Publish to share your bookmark.
About this Power BI tutorial
Capture and share specific report states in Power BI by setting up your view and adding a bookmark from the View tab. This guide shows how to use Bookmarks in Power BI in 6 steps, starting with "Open your report in Power BI Desktop and set up the view you desire" and finishing with "Click 'Publish' to share your bookmark". 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 use Bookmarks in Power BI?
6 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 Use DAX in Power BI, How to Use Drill Through in Power BI and How to Use Filters in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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