Power BI, Microsoft’s business analytics and data visualization tool, has been a game changer for businesses looking to make data-driven decisions. And with the release of Power BI in March 2023, Microsoft is making it even easier to tell compelling stories with data. The new release will make story telling in Power Point generally available, allowing users to seamlessly integrate their Power BI visualizations into Power Point presentations.

One of the biggest challenges when working with data is communicating insights effectively. This is where data visualization comes in, as it allows us to present complex data in an easy-to-understand format. With Power BI, users can create interactive and dynamic dashboards and reports, but until now, it hasn’t been easy to integrate these visualizations into presentations or reports.

The new release of Power BI changes all of that. With the ability to export Power BI visualizations to Power Point, users can now create stunning presentations that combine the best of both worlds – the interactivity of Power BI and the storytelling capabilities of Power Point.

To export a Power BI visualization to Power Point, simply select the visualization you want to export and choose the “Export to Power Point” option. This will create a new Power Point slide with the selected visualization embedded in it. From there, users can customize the slide with additional text, images, or other visualizations as needed.

One of the key benefits of this new feature is that it enables users to tell a more complete story with their data. Rather than presenting static graphs or tables, users can create interactive and engaging presentations that allow their audience to explore the data in real time. This not only makes the presentation more engaging, but it also helps to drive better decision making by enabling the audience to see the data in context and make connections that might not be immediately obvious.

Another benefit of the new Power BI release is that it streamlines the process of creating presentations. Rather than having to manually copy and paste visualizations into Power Point, users can now export them directly from Power BI, saving time and reducing the risk of errors.

Overall, the new release of Power BI is a game changer for anyone looking to tell a more compelling story with their data. With the ability to seamlessly integrate Power BI visualizations into Power Point presentations, users can now create dynamic and engaging presentations that drive better decision making and help their audience to understand the insights more clearly.