# Introduction

Powerviz Slicer Panel is an advanced custom visual for Power BI that unifies multiple slicer types into a single, intuitive panel. It brings together expanded slicers, hierarchy slicer, dropdown lists, buttons, date pickers, sliders, switches, date-heat map and text slicers, enabling users to interact with data in flexible and dynamic ways.  

It is available for download on [AppSource](https://marketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps?search=powerviz\&page=1) & directly from the [website](https://powerviz.ai/slicer-panel). The visual comes with in-built templates, full customisation options, and the ability to import or export templates, making it easy to reuse and standardise designs. With its modern design and consolidated layout, the Slicer Panel simplifies filtering, enhances usability, and provides a seamless, interactive experience for exploring and analyzing data.  

This documentation will help you get started with the Slicer Panel, covering everything you need to know to make the most of its features. If you're new to our site, explore the [**visual library**](https://powerviz.ai/visuals) for more Power BI visuals tailored to your needs.

#### **Powerviz Slicer Panel Highlights:**

* `Multiple Display Modes` – Switch between Canvas, Popup, and Popup by Slicer for flexible layouts.
* `Orientation & Position Control` – Arrange slicers horizontally or vertically and place them anywhere on your report.
* `Multiple Slicers in one Panel` – Use Expanded List, Hierarchy Slicer, Dropdown, Buttons, Sliders, Switches, Text Slicer, Date Heatmap and Date Pickers all in one panel.
* `Add Tabs` – Group multiple slicers into tabs for clean, structured filtering.
* `Saved Slicers` – Save your current selections and reapply them anytime with one click.
* `Ranking & Conditional Formatting` – Highlight key data and control visibility with Top/Bottom N logic and custom styling.
* `Panel Header` – The top section of the Slicer Panel that offers quick access to key controls—including title, icons, search, applied count, save, and clear options—for efficient slicer management.
* `Search Functionality` – Instantly find and apply filters using advanced search options.
* `Templates & Themes` – Apply ready-to-use styles or create your own for a consistent visual identity.
* `Import/Export Options` – Quickly share configurations using JSON files.
* `Comprehensive Formatting` – Customise fonts, backgrounds, borders, shadows, and layouts with ease.
* `Highly Customizable Design` – Control every aspect — colours, icons, buttons, and text — for a personalised, interactive experience.

Follow this guide to have an in-depth view of the Powerviz Slicer Panel. 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. <br>

## Examples :&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/vMSvLxlJDVuQIwL2m2ez" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Slicer Panel</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/hdwk61ZS89isZjXELwRw" alt="" width="276"><figcaption><p>Slicer Panel - Vertical Orientation</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/NGbnlVEmyZZDK2XiavcC" alt=""><figcaption><p>Slicer Panel - Horizontal Orientation</p></figcaption></figure>


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