# Introduction

Powerviz Filter is a 100% free, advanced Power BI slicer that applies a page-level filter to the data. It provides an interactive and intuitive means of filtering data. This slicer is super easy to customize and has a user-friendly UI.

It is available for download on [AppSource](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/power-bi-visuals/truvizinc1674781244292.filter-by-powerviz?tab=Overview) & directly from the [website](https://powerviz.ai/pricing). With Powerviz Filter, experience advanced features such as default selection, display mode, single/multiple selections, expand/collapsed node, professionally curated themes, and templates, hierarchy control themes, slicer sync mode, and full customization options, enhancing its overall functionality.​

This documentation will help you get started with the Filter by explaining everything you need to know about it. If you're new to our site, check out the [visual library](https://powerviz.ai/visuals) for other visuals that meet your requirements.

**Powerviz Filter highlights include:**

1. Display Mode: Choose between `pop-up` and `canvas` views.
2. Filter selection mode: Select `single` or `multiple categories`, or `select all`.
3. Set the `default selection` from the given options, or create a custom column.
4. Keep the `selected item at the top`.
5. Control the `hierarchy` of the data, by `expand/collapse` and `by-level formatting` options.
6. Ragged Hierarchy Support: `hide blank` category and value or both just in a click and display `child as a parent`.
7. Highlight value and category using `Conditional Formatting`.
8. Add an `image` to the categories to enhance the filter.
9. Control the data by applying `filter`, `sorting`, and `ranking`.
10. `Templates` select from professionally created templates or create your own.
11. Filter Styling: `Customize` style, color, and functionality. Import or export the custom styling.

Follow this guide to have an in-depth view of the Powerviz Filter. To know more about other Powerviz visuals and slicers, visit our [`library`](https://powerviz.ai/visuals) or [`contact us`](https://powerviz.ai/contactus) directly for a demo.

### Examples

![](https://powerviz-assets.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/docs/doc-filter/1.png)

![](https://powerviz-assets.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/docs/doc-filter/2.png)

![](https://powerviz-assets.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/docs/doc-filter/3.png)


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