# How to Use Slicers in Power BI

> To use slicers in Power BI Desktop, open the Report View, select the Slicer visual from the Visualizations pane, and drag a field into the Values area. Next, customize the slicer type and orientation by clicking Format visual and choosing from the menu.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-use-slicers-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a5252ab56e05a00fff731/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open your Power BI Desktop and go to the 'Report View'.
2. From the 'Visualizations' pane, select the 'Slicer' visual.
3. From your 'Fields' pane, drag a field into the 'Values area' of the slicer.
4. Customize the Slicer type by clicking the 'Format visual'.
5. Choose from the menu.
6. Change the slicer orientation.
7. By following these steps, you can use the slicers in Power BI effectively.