Dynamic slicers

Slicers are visuals, graphic objects that enable filtering of pages or entire reports. They usually have fixed values. By introducing Power BI report parameters, when parameterizing according to fields, it is possible to set dynamic slicers which we can use to display visuals with different content. For example we can choose whether should track sales by manufacturer, brand, classification or sales group…

Hierarchically arranged slicers

Slicers are interactive objects that allow you to filter visuals, individual pages, or entire Power BI reports. Since recently it is possible to place them in a hierarchical order, which is really convenient and makes it easier for us to review the filtering criteria. The procedure for placing slicers in this order is very simple, and you will find out how it is done in the text that follows …

Slicer navigation

Power BI Desktop has been supporting buttons for some time which make it easy to navigate between multiple pages within a Power BI report. Until now, the button could only lead to one given destination (page) and now, by combining the button and the slicer, it is possible to provide a selection of the page with the report you want to look where you further go by clicking on the button. In this way slicers become main tool for navigation.

Slicers in service of calculations

Slicers are graphic objects that are used as an interactive filters for filtering reports in Pivot and Power Pivot reports. In combination with certain DAX functions they can be used for setting the parameters of the calculation. The following recipe will show you how to do a sales report in which, according to chosen exchange rate, you can see results in different currencies. To test a status of a slicer will be used function HASONEVALUE.

Excel dashboards

What kind of reporting executives prefer? One that can fit on a single page! And to be timely, clear, beautiful and above all accurate – that goes without saying! Reporting table usually consist of tables, charts, or a combination of these elements with help of several important filters. Excel allows you to easily create beautiful and functional dashboards. This way it can replace or at least to postpone the purchase of expensive specialized software.