# How to Use Icons as Buttons in Power BI

> To use icons as buttons in Power BI, navigate to your report, insert a button from the Insert tab, and customize its style and icon in the Format pane. Next, enable the Action toggle under the Action tab and choose your desired action to create an interactive button.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-use-icons-as-buttons-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a51a9ab56e05a00ffe85b/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the report that you want to use a button.
2. Go to the 'Insert' tab and select 'Buttons'.
3. Go to the 'Format button' pane on the right.
4. Under the 'Button' options, customize the style, color, size, and transparency.
5. Select an icon type, color, and placement.
6. Go to the 'Action' tab.
7. Turn on the 'Action' toggle.
8. Choose the desired action from the following options.
9. That's it! You now have an interactive icon functioning as a button in Power BI.