Add visualizations to dashboards by using Q&A

Add Visualizations to Dashboards Using Q&A in Power BI

In Power BI, you can use the Q&A (Question and Answer) feature to add visualizations to your dashboards. Q&A allows you to ask questions in natural language and have Power BI generate visualizations based on the data and insights it understands. Here’s how you can add visualizations to your dashboards using Q&A:

1. Open the Power BI Service

Launch the Power BI Service in your web browser and sign in with your credentials. This is where you’ll create your dashboard and use the Q&A feature.

2. Create a New Dashboard

Click on the “+ Create” button in the left navigation pane and select “Dashboard” to create a new dashboard. Provide a name for your dashboard and click “Create” to proceed.

3. Add a Q&A Visual

On your newly created dashboard, click on the “+ Add tile” button to add a new tile. In the tile selection window, choose the “Q&A” visual option.

4. Ask Questions in Natural Language

In the Q&A visual, you can ask questions related to your data using natural language. Type your question in the “Ask a question about your data” text box at the top of the visualization. For example, you could ask “Show sales by region” or “Display monthly revenue trends.”

5. Review and Select Visualizations

As you type your question, Power BI will attempt to understand and analyze your data to generate relevant visualizations. You will see a list of suggestions in a dropdown menu as you type. Review the suggestions, and when you find the visualization you want, select it from the list.

6. Customize and Pin the Visualization to Your Dashboard

After selecting a visualization, you can further customize it by applying additional filters, changing colors, or adjusting formatting options. Once you’re satisfied with the visualization, click on the “Pin visual” button to pin it to your dashboard.

7. Repeat to Add More Visualizations

You can add multiple Q&A visualizations to your dashboard by repeating steps 4-6. Ask different questions, explore your data, and pin the generated visualizations to your dashboard.

8. Arrange and Organize Your Visualizations

Once you have added multiple visualizations to your dashboard, you can arrange and organize them to create a visually appealing layout. Click and drag the visualizations to reposition them on the dashboard canvas. Resize them as necessary to create a clear and concise presentation of your data.

9. Save and Share Your Dashboard

After organizing your visualizations, click on the “Save” button to save your dashboard. You can then share the dashboard with others, allowing them to view and interact with the visualizations you have created using Q&A.

Using Q&A in Power BI, you can quickly generate visualizations and gain insights by asking questions in natural language. By following these steps, you can leverage the power of Q&A to add informative and interactive visualizations to your dashboards.