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Input slicer: Filter reports and collect user input (Generally Available)

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 Z

Previously known as the “text slicer” while in preview, this visual lets you type or paste values directly into a slicer to filter your report—no scrolling or searching through long lists required. What you can do with the input slicer Report consumers can quickly filter the report to what they are looking for using the …

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Power BI February 2026 Feature Summary

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 Z

Welcome to the February Power BI update! Power BI’s February 2026 update is here, and it’s a good one. This release brings smarter Copilot and AI experiences, more flexible ways to interact with reports, polished visuals, and useful modeling enhancements—plus a few important updates to keep in mind. With FabCon right around the corner, it’s …

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Deprecation of old Excel and CSV import experience in Power BI Service

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 Z

Excel and CSV files remain a valid data source for Power BI semantic models and reports. You can use them to create reports in the Power BI service from the Create page or in Power BI Desktop. This blog post is for users who created reports using the old experience to import an Excel or …

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Deep dive into composite semantic models with Direct Lake and import tables

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 Z

Getting your data job done just got easier with composite semantic models, mixing Direct Lake tables with import tables, now available in public preview.

Modern Visual Tooltips in Power BI (Generally Available)

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:59:00 Z

Power BI’s latest update introduces an enhancement to how users interact with reports with the general availability of modern visual tooltips.

Power BI Report Server January 2026 Feature Summary

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:00 Z

Welcome to January 2026 Power BI Report Server feature summary! These updates bring new capabilities and enhancements across Reporting and Visualizations, maintaining our commitment to delivering powerful, flexible, and enterprise-ready reporting solutions. For more information on how to find your report server product key, refer to the documentation. Visualizations features This release includes a variety …

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Introducing Markers in Azure Maps for Power BI

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 Z

We’re announcing a powerful new capability in the Azure Maps Visual for Power BI: Markers. This feature makes it easier than ever for organizations to create compelling, data-driven location stories—without the need for complex GIS tools.

Power BI January 2026 Feature Summary

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 Z

The January 2026 Power BI Feature Summary is packed with exciting news—there are fresh updates, important announcements, and some big changes, especially around upcoming events, feature retirements, and the latest in AI and Copilot advancements. Some of the standout features include new reporting tools, smarter data modeling options, enhanced resources for developers, broader global standards …

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The Power BI Dataviz World Champs is back!

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:00 Z

Join the Power BI Dataviz World Championships – three rounds of visualization challenges, community voting, and a live finale at FabCon 2026.

Power BI 2025 holiday recap: A decade of innovation and impact

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 Z

2025 was a monumental year for Microsoft Power BI, marked by its 10-year anniversary and a series of community celebrations, global contests, and product advancements that delivered new capabilities empowering users to turn data into action faster than ever. Below we recap some of the year’s biggest highlights—from milestone events to feature breakthroughs—that made 2025 …

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