Easy Tech TutsHow to Create Bookmarks in Power BI (Interactive Reports 101) Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Bookmarks are one of the core building blocks for interactivity in Power BI, letting you save a specific report state and return to it with a single click. This beginner-focused guide covers setting up views, saving bookmarks, and using them to guide viewers through your data story. It's a foundational skill for anyone building reports meant to be presented, not just read.
01Set up your initial views
Arrange your report's filters, visuals, or page state exactly how you want it to look before saving it as a bookmark.
02Save bookmarks
Capture the current state of your report as a bookmark so you can return to it later or link it to a button.
03Utilize bookmarks in presentations
Use saved bookmarks to jump directly to key insights during a live presentation instead of manually adjusting filters in front of an audience.
04Automate your reporting process using bookmarks
Combine bookmarks with buttons to create guided, self-service navigation that viewers can use on their own.
05Enhance storytelling with data
Sequence multiple bookmarks together to walk viewers through a narrative, highlighting different insights in a logical order.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly does a Power BI bookmark save?
A bookmark can capture the report's filter state, visual selections, and even which visuals are visible, depending on how you configure it.
Do I need a button to use a bookmark?
No, bookmarks can be accessed directly from the Bookmarks pane, though pairing them with buttons makes navigation easier for report viewers.
Can bookmarks help during live presentations to stakeholders?
Yes, bookmarks let you jump straight to key views during a presentation instead of manually recreating a specific filtered state.
Is there a limit to how many bookmarks I can create?
Power BI doesn't impose a strict limit, though keeping the number manageable makes them easier to organize and use effectively.
Do bookmarks work the same way once a report is published?
Yes, bookmarks function the same for viewers of a published report as they do while building it in Power BI Desktop.
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