Interaction patterns

Each pattern below is a working simulation. Interact with it, then read what Power BI does natively.

Cross-filter & cross-highlightLive

Selecting a data point filters or highlights other visuals on the page. Default behaviour, configurable per visual pair.

Native — Format ▸ Edit interactions
Drill-down / drill-upLive

Move through a defined hierarchy inside one visual. Requires an explicit hierarchy in the model or visual field well.

Native — hierarchy in the field well
Drill-through to detailLive

Right-click a data point and jump to a detail page filtered by that context, with a back button.

Native — drillthrough filters + back button
Tooltips & report page tooltipsLive

Standard field tooltips for extra measures; report page tooltips for a small designed mini-page on hover.

Native — tooltip page (fixed canvas size)
Bookmarks & state switchingLive

Capture visibility, filter and selection state to switch views, toggle panels, or reset a page.

Native — bookmarks + selection pane
Slicer sync across pagesLive

Keep filter context stable while the user navigates between pages of the same report.

Native — Sync slicers pane