How to Use Slicers in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Use Slicers in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open your Power BI Desktop and go to the 'Report View'.
From the 'Visualizations' pane, select the 'Slicer' visual.
From your 'Fields' pane, drag a field into the 'Values area' of the slicer.
Customize the Slicer type by clicking the 'Format visual'.
Choose from the menu.
Change the slicer orientation.
By following these steps, you can use the slicers in Power BI effectively.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Power BI tutorial
Add and format slicers in Power BI by selecting the visual, adding fields, and adjusting the orientation and type. This guide shows how to use Slicers in Power BI in 7 steps, starting with "Open your Power BI Desktop and go to the 'Report View'" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can use the slicers in Power BI effectively". 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 Slicers in Power BI?
7 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 View the Power BI Dashboard, How to Visualize Data in Power BI and How to Work with Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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