Custom Filter by Dunboxed: A Smarter Way to Slice Data in Power BI

The Custom Filter visual is a powerful, flexible filtering component built for Power BI reports. It provides users with two intuitive ways to filter data:

• Checklist of values (checkbox-based)
• Manual input field for keywords or comma-separated lists

These two modes List and Input are fully synchronized to ensure a seamless filtering experience:

• Selecting multiple values using checkboxes updates the input field automatically.
• Typing or pasting into the input updates the checkboxes instantly.

This makes it easy to apply filters without the limitations of the default Power BI slicer. Whether you're selecting one item or pasting a long list, the Custom Filter handles it smoothly saving time and effort, especially with large datasets.

This visual makes it easy to apply filters without the limitations of the default Power BI slicer. Whether you're selecting one item or pasting in a long list of values, the custom filter handles it smoothly, saving time and effort—especially for large datasets. In addition to selecting values, the visual offers an Include/Exclude toggle. This feature allows users to decide whether the filtered values should match (include mode) or be excluded (exclude mode) from the result set. This level of control adds flexibility for deeper analytical scenarios and supports more complex filtering logic right within the report interface.

The visual is fully responsive, adapting elegantly to different screen sizes and page layouts. Whether you're working in a narrow side panel or a full-page canvas, the filter adjusts its layout and font sizes to maintain clarity and usability.

Styling and Customization Options

The visual offers extensive styling options via the formatting pane. Users can personalize the look and feel to match their report’s design, including:

• Set background color and transparency
• Adjust font size and font family
• Customize checkbox size, color, and border radius
• Configure button styles (font, colors, border radius)
• Control padding, spacing, and layout alignment

With these options, the Custom Filter fits into corporate dashboards as well as creative, design-heavy reports.

Ideal For:

• Power BI report creators and analysts
• Business users filtering large datasets
• Users needing quick selection without long slicer lists
• Users pasting multiple values from Excel, emails, etc.
• Scenarios that require Include/Exclude logic
• Reports that demand visual customization and branding consistency

Solves Key Limitations of the Default Slicer

Default slicers in Power BI lack:

• Direct input capabilities
• Bulk comma-separated value support
• Two-way sync between list and text input
• Flexible styling options

The Custom Filter visual solves these challenges by offering a fast, elegant, and fully customizable interface. It helps users:

• Filter faster
• Reduce cognitive load
• Explore data with greater precision

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If you liked or disliked the visual, have suggestions for new features, or found any bugs, feel free to reach out to us, we’re always looking to improve based on real user feedback.
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