Easy Tech TutsHow to Enter Presentation Mode in Power BI Desktop Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Sharing a dashboard during a live meeting looks unprofessional when developer side panels, property grids, and editing tools are still visible on screen. Power BI's Reading view and canvas scaling options let you strip away the clutter so your audience only sees the finished visuals. This guide covers preparing a clean presentation view.
01Adjust canvas scaling
Use the View tab to select Fit to Page or another scaling option that maximizes how the report fills the screen.
02Collapse design panels
Compress or hide the Filters pane, Fields list, and other editing panels that clutter the view during a live presentation.
03Switch to Reading view
Activate Power BI's Reading view toggle to hide editing tools and formulas, presenting a clean, view-only version of the report.
04Use bookmarks for smooth navigation
Set up interactive bookmarks to move cleanly between pages or filtered states during your presentation without exposing raw navigation menus.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Reading view and Edit view?
Reading view hides the editing panels and formula tools, showing only the finished report the way an end viewer would see it.
Can I still interact with filters in Reading view?
Yes, slicers and cross-filtering interactions remain functional in Reading view, only the editing tools are hidden.
How do bookmarks help during a presentation?
Bookmarks let you jump between preset filtered views or pages smoothly without manually navigating menus in front of your audience.
Does presentation mode work the same in the published cloud report?
Yes, the same Reading view and canvas scaling options are available once your report is published to the Power BI Service.
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