Easy Tech TutsHow to Add a Drill Through in Power BI - Detail Pages Explained Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Summary numbers are useful, but sometimes viewers need to click through to see exactly what's behind a figure without leaving the report. This guide covers how to set up drill-through in Power BI, turning summary visuals into gateways for detailed pages. It's a feature that makes reports feel far more interactive, especially in industries where granular analysis matters, like finance or healthcare.
01Set up your detail page
Create a new report page that will act as the destination for drill-through, and add the visuals you want to show when someone drills into a specific data point.
02Configure drill-through options
In the detail page's settings, add the field that acts as the drill-through trigger, such as a customer name or product category, under the Drill Through section.
03Connect it to your summary visuals
Right-click a data point on your summary page and confirm the drill-through option now appears, navigating to the detail page filtered to that specific selection.
04Apply best practices for implementation
Add a clear back button on the detail page and keep the drill-through field consistent so users always land on a page filtered exactly as expected.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drill through on more than one field at a time?
Yes, you can configure multiple drill-through fields on a detail page, letting users navigate to it from different summary categories.
Does drill-through work the same way in the Power BI mobile app?
Drill-through is generally supported on mobile, though the interaction method, like a long-press instead of a right-click, can differ from the desktop experience.
Can I hide the detail page from the main navigation?
Yes, detail pages are commonly hidden from the page tabs so they're only reachable through the drill-through action rather than direct navigation.
Is there a difference between drill-through and drill-down in Power BI?
Drill-down expands a single visual's hierarchy in place, while drill-through navigates to an entirely separate, filtered page for deeper detail.
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