Dynamic Titles

Dynamic titles are report or visual titles that change automatically based on slicers, filters, or other user selections. They make dashboards more interactive and help users understand the context of the data they are viewing.

Instead of static titles, dynamic titles use DAX measures to display current filter selections, date ranges, or metrics.

Why Use Dynamic Titles

• Improves user experience by showing context-aware information
• Reduces the need for multiple duplicate visuals
• Makes reports more interactive and professional
• Helps viewers understand what the data represents in real-time

Creating a Dynamic Title

Step 1: Create a DAX Measure for the Title

Sales Title =
VAR SelectedYear = SELECTEDVALUE(DateTable[Year], "All Years")
RETURN
"Total Sales for " & SelectedYear

• SELECTEDVALUE returns the selected year from a slicer.
• "All Years" is the default text if no year is selected.

Step 2: Apply the Measure to a Visual

1. Select the visual in your report.
2. Go to Format > Title > fx (Conditional formatting for the title).
3. Choose Format by Field Value.
4. Select the Sales Title measure.

Now, the title updates dynamically whenever the user selects a different year from the slicer.

Example 2 – Dynamic Title for Region

Region Title =
VAR SelectedRegion = SELECTEDVALUE(Regions[RegionName], "All Regions")
RETURN
"Sales Report for " & SelectedRegion

• Works the same way for regions or any other categorical slicer.

Best Practices

• Use simple and clear text for readability
• Include defaults in case no selection is made
• Combine multiple slicer selections using CONCATENATEX if needed
• Apply dynamic titles to key visuals to enhance dashboard interactivity

Conclusion

Dynamic titles make Power BI reports more interactive and informative. By using DAX measures with SELECTEDVALUE or CONCATENATEX, you can create titles that automatically reflect user selections, improving clarity and user engagement in dashboards.