How to set Power BI Date Slicer default to TODAY () in 5 mins?
How to set Power BI Date Slicer default to TODAY() in 5 mins ? This document outlines a robust methodology to implement dynamic “today” slicer within Power BI, thereby enabling users to efficiently filter reports by the current date while preserving the capacity to analyze data across all dates. Challenge Identification: Power BI’s standard date filtering mechanisms lack a dedicated “today” option within slicer visuals, which subsequently impedes user efficiency when focusing on current-day data. Consequently, this methodology addresses this limitation by providing a practical and adaptable solution. Solution Deployment: DAX and Calendar Table Construction (Check above Video for Step by Step) Calendar Table Generation: Initially, one generates a comprehensive calendar table using the DAX CALENDAR function. This action ensures the inclusion of all dates within the relevant data range, encompassing the minimum and maximum order dates. Subsequently, one establishes a relational link between the generated calendar table and the primary data table Dynamic “Today” Column Derivation: Next, one introduces a calculated column within the calendar table. This column conditionally displays “today” for the current date and retains the original date values for all other dates. Specifically, one employs the DAX functions IF and TODAY to implement this conditional logic. Furthermore, for sorting consistency and data type compatibility, one uses the FORMAT function to convert the date values to string format. Ultimately, this derived column serves as the basis for the slicer visual. Slicer Visual Implementation: Then, one integrates a slicer visual into the Power BI report. Following that, one populates the slicer with the newly created calculated column. Finally, one configures the slicer’s display as a dropdown or list and arranges it in descending order to prioritize the “today” option. Benefits Realized: Enhanced User Experience: The “today” option simplifies the selection of current-day data. Real-time Data Representation: The slicer automatically reflects the current date, thus ensuring real-time relevance. Flexible Data Exploration: Users retain the ability to examine data across all dates. Ritesh Bisht Founder of Dance & Sing with Data “Ritesh is 2 times Tableau Ambassador & 1 time Power BI Super User from India and has been featured in the Top 15 Tableau & Power BI World Communities” Found me on: Linkedin Twitter Youtube Whatsapp
