In this article, we’ll show you how to switch on the selection pane in Power BI, allowing you to organise report elements into layers - just like in PowerPoint. This feature is particularly useful when working with buttons and other interactive elements, as it helps you ensure that the active item appears on top.
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Steps to switch on the selection pane in Power BI
- Open a user-created report
- Select View
- Toggle on 'Selection pane':
- A new panel will appear. Drag the report items into your preferred order. Items listed at the top of the list are in the front layer. Note that you can double click an item name to rename it:
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