DEMO: How to Set Up Parameters for POWER BI Reports

Parameters are a fancy term to me for a variable that you can change the value of any time you wish. Parameters on a report allow you to change what data you are actually loading and looking at.
If you set up a parameter on a date column you can filter what dates from your data source actually get loaded.
If you decide to set a parameter on a geographical column like state or city, you get to decide what geographical data actually gets loaded.
If you set a parameter on a data source you get to decide what source you are pulling your data from.
You might be thinking, can’t I just do all of that in the Power Query editor using filters on a column. You are correct in your thinking, but I need you to think beyond the desktop application and think about what happens when you publish out to the service. I need you to think about what your end-user needs to decipher what data they are going to look at.
If I have tickled your interest, in what parameters can do then take a look at my DEMO VIDEO for a basic example of how parameters can help you develop your Power BI reports. Stay tuned for more advanced examples of incorporating parameters.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Matt Peterson is a Trainer for Pragmatic Works specializing in the Power Platform. He graduated from the University of North Florida in 2006 and comes with 15 years of teaching experience in high school algebra. Matt earned the accomplishment in 2013 of being named the Florida Gifted Teacher of The Year. His primary focus is helping our customers learn the ins and outs of Power Apps and Power BI.
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