How to Install Power BI on a Mac

Are you looking to unlock the power of data visualization in your presentations? Look no further! Installing Power BI on your Mac is easy and straightforward. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of installing Power BI on your Mac, as well as provide tips on how to use it effectively in PowerPoint.

Step 1: Open a New Presentation with the Visual Already Loaded

If you want to open a new presentation with the visual already loaded into the add-in, choose 'Open in PowerPoint.' After copying the visual, paste it into the Power BI PowerPoint add-in. This will allow you to easily insert the visual into your presentation.

Step 2: Add the Visual to an Existing Presentation

If you're adding the visual to an existing presentation, choose 'Link to selection' to get the visual's URL. Right-click on the visual or select 'More options' (.). If desired, configure the visual to the desired state using filters, selection, slicers, etc.

Step 3: Get a Visual's URL

To add a live visual to your presentation, you need to have its URL. In the Power BI service, open the report to the page that has the visual you want to insert. The easiest way to get a visual's URL is by copying it from the browser's address bar.

Step 4: Configure Report Page URL

Choose how you want to get the report page URL. You can use the 'Export' option, which allows you to embed live data in your PowerPoint file without actually including any data. Alternatively, you can generate a shareable link that grants read permissions to users who open the presentation.

Step 5: Add Live Power BI Data to PowerPoint Slide

To add live Power BI data to a PowerPoint slide, you first need to get the URL of the report page or visual. Paste the URL into the Power BI add-in in PowerPoint. This will allow you to easily insert the visual into your presentation and make it interactive.

Benefits of Using Power BI with PowerPoint

Using Power BI with PowerPoint offers several benefits. For one, you can add both individual visuals and whole report pages to your PowerPoint slides. This allows you to focus on a single visualization or present an entire report page in your presentation. Additionally, the left-hand page navigation pane isn't brought in by the add-in, but any page navigation visuals on the report page itself will function normally as they do in the Power BI service.

Installing Power BI on your Mac is easy and can greatly enhance your PowerPoint presentations. By following these steps, you can unlock the power of data visualization in your presentations and make them more engaging and interactive for your audience.

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