Natural Language Querying

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Overview

Power BI's natural language querying feature allows users to interact with their data by asking questions in plain language. This intuitive approach to data exploration and analysis makes it easier for users of all skill levels to gain insights from their data.

Key Features

  • Ask questions using plain language
  • Interactive and dynamic responses
  • Supports various data types and visualizations
  • Customizable Q&A visual
  • Pin Q&A results to dashboards
  • Integrates with existing data models
  • Provides suggestions and auto-complete for queries
  • Supports synonyms and related terms
  • Secure and role-based access to data

Examples and Steps

Using Natural Language Queries

To use natural language queries in Power BI:

  1. Open Power BI Desktop or Power BI Service.
  2. Navigate to the report or dashboard where you want to use the Q&A feature.
  3. Click on the Q&A box, typically labeled as "Ask a question about your data".
  4. Type your question in plain language, such as "What are the total sales this month?"
  5. Review the generated visual and adjust your query if needed for more specific results.

Customizing Q&A Visual

To customize the Q&A visual in Power BI:

  1. Open your report in Power BI Desktop.
  2. Add the Q&A visual from the Visualizations pane.
  3. Click on the Q&A visual to select it.
  4. Use the Format pane to customize the appearance and behavior of the Q&A visual.
  5. Configure suggested questions and synonyms to improve the user experience.

Pinning Q&A Results to Dashboards

To pin Q&A results to dashboards in Power BI Service:

  1. Open Power BI Service and navigate to your dashboard.
  2. Use the Q&A feature to ask a question and generate a visual.
  3. Click on the pin icon on the generated visual.
  4. Select the dashboard where you want to pin the visual.
  5. Click 'Pin' to add the visual to your dashboard.

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