How do you Hide and Unhide a Specific Report in Power BI? Power BI interview questions and answers 331

 
How do you Hide and Unhide a Specific Report in Power BI?

Hiding and unhiding reports in Power BI depends on whether you're working in Power BI Desktop or the Power BI Service:

In Power BI Desktop:

• To hide a report:

1. Open the Power BI Desktop file containing the report you want to hide.

2. Click on the "View" tab in the top menu bar.

3. Select "Report View" from the dropdown menu.

4. Right-click on the report you want to hide and choose "Hide".

• To unhide a report:

1. In the "Report View" pane (the same one you used to hide the report), right-click anywhere on the blank space.

2. Choose "Show Hidden Reports" from the context menu.

3. Select the report you want to unhide from the list and click "Unhide".

In Power BI Service:

• Currently, there is no direct way to hide or unhide specific reports in the Power BI Service. This functionality was retired in October 2023.

However, there are alternative ways to achieve similar outcomes:

• Utilize "Favorites": Users can mark individual reports as "favorites" by clicking the star icon next to them. Favorited reports appear in the "Favorites" section of the navigation pane, offering quick access.

• Set Navigation Defaults: Workspace admins can set default navigation settings for the workspace. This can involve pinning specific reports to the top of the content list, prioritizing their visibility.

• Share Links or Embed Reports: Share specific report links with users via email or other channels. Clicking the shared link will directly open the chosen report. Consider embedding reports within internal web portals or applications for seamless access.

• Leverage Custom Apps: For more advanced control, explore creating custom Power BI apps. Apps can bundle related reports, dashboards, and data insights into a single package. Upon launching the app, users are directly presented with the app's content, including desired reports.

Remember, the retirement of report hiding in the Power BI Service emphasizes user personalization and flexibility. Employing alternative approaches like those mentioned above can still effectively control user access and prioritize preferred reports within your Power BI environment.