In Power BI, what is a visual-level filter?

A visual-level filter is specifically designed to influence the data displayed in a single visual within a Power BI report. This type of filter allows users to refine the data that is relevant for that particular visualization without impacting other visuals on the same report page or the overall dataset.

The key benefit of visual-level filters is their ability to customize the presentation of data based on the unique requirements of a specific visual, providing users with greater flexibility in analyzing and presenting information. For example, if a report includes multiple charts or graphs that represent different segments of data, applying a visual-level filter to just one of those visuals would keep the other visuals intact while focusing on the selected dataset.

This concept contrasts with filters that apply to the entire dataset or entire report pages, which would affect all visuals uniformly. Additionally, visual-level filters do not serve the purpose of sorting report pages or controlling data export options, which are distinct functionalities within Power BI.