17 Oct 2024

Maximize Your Data Insights with a Power BI Dashboard

A Power BI Dashboard is composed of tiles that, together, tell a compelling story about your data. Because a Power BI Dashboard is limited to one page, it’s crucial to include only the most important visuals. Here’s how to use Power BI Dashboards effectively to monitor your business and make data-backed decisions.

Boost insights with a Power BI Dashboard using bookmarks, filters, and focus mode

1. Dive Deeper into Your Data with Hover Details

Tiles on a Power BI Dashboard are more than just static images. Hover over a tile to see additional data points and trends. This feature allows you to quickly gather insights without navigating away from your Power BI Dashboard.

2. Simplify Your Workspace: Collapse the Navigation Pane

To focus solely on the report canvas within your Power BI Dashboard, collapse the navigation pane by selecting the “hamburger” icon. This is especially useful when presenting reports and needing a distraction-free view of the Power BI Dashboard.

3. Explore Report Pages Thoroughly

When accessing a new report linked to a Power BI Dashboard, review each page to get a comprehensive understanding of the data presented. Report page names appear in a vertical pane—select each to explore specific datasets, such as sales performance or regional growth.

4. Adjust Report Views for Your Audience

Power BI Dashboards and their corresponding reports can be customized for various screen sizes and devices. Use the View menu to fit reports to your screen or adjust for specific presentations. Whether you’re viewing your Power BI Dashboard on a mobile device or a large monitor, choosing the right view ensures clarity.

5. Leverage Bookmarks for Alternative Data Perspectives

Bookmarks allow users to switch between different views of the same report page in a Power BI Dashboard. For example, compare data for the Central, Southern, and Northern regions with a single click. Check the Bookmarks menu to see if these options are available in your report linked to the Power BI Dashboard.

6. Understand and Adjust Report Filters

Filters help focus on the most relevant data in your Power BI Dashboard. The Filters pane displays filters applied to the current report, page, or visual. For example, a filter might display only the data for the last quarter, making it easy to analyze trends directly within your Power BI Dashboard.

7. Zoom In with Focus Mode

For crowded Power BI Dashboards, Focus mode lets you expand a single visual for a closer look. Hover over a visual to access the action menu, then select “Open in focus mode” to analyze the details of your Power BI Dashboard.

Conclusion

DataTerrain, with years of expertise, has supported over 270 customers in the US and 70 worldwide in leveraging the power of Power BI Dashboards to drive better business decisions. Reach out to us for advanced assistance or to learn how to maximize your Power BI Dashboard’s potential.