Explore the Power of the New Slicer

Power BI has stepped up its game with an upgraded slicer that brings exciting features for everyone, making data visualization a breeze. Let's dive into the key highlights:

1. Easy Customization:

The new slicer lets you spice up your reports with background images of different shapes, fonts, and sizes. It's way more flexible than the default slicer, especially in terms of colors.

2. Smart Defaults:

This slicer has an auto-update feature for smooth use. Just make sure you're on the November 2023 release and check your preview features.

3. Stylish Integration:

Card styling features are now part of the slicer, making your reports look seamless and polished.

4. Design Your Way:

Adjust the default size, positioning, background color, and more using the formatting pane. You can also set the slicer for single or multi-select, plus a handy'select all' feature.

5. Shape It Up:

Choose from different shapes, like rectangles and rounded rectangles. Tweak the layout with options for rows, columns, and spacing between items.

6. Text and Button Magic:

Customize different states—default, hover, press, and selected—for font, size, color, and positioning. Make your slicer interactions not just functional but visually pleasing.

7. Image Inclusion:

Add images to your slicers with options to adjust transparency, image fit, and cool enhancements like shadows and glows.

8. Data Type Diversity:

Tailor the design for various data types, exploring creative shapes and designs to enhance your reports.

9. Image integration via URLs:

Bring more interactivity by incorporating images through image URLs. It's a great way to make your reports engaging.

Conclusion: 

The new slicer in Power BI is a game-changer, offering easy and advanced customization options for more interactive and visually appealing reports. Take a cue from Allison Gonzalez's demo and enhance your Power BI experience today!