Test your knowledge of the top 10 keyboard shortcuts in Power BI. This quiz helps users identify useful shortcuts for working efficiently in Power BI Desktop, improving productivity and navigation skills in data visualization tasks.
Which keyboard shortcut in Power BI Desktop quickly opens the formula bar to create a new table?
Explanation: Ctrl + T opens the formula bar directly for creating a new table in Power BI Desktop, making it easy to start entering DAX formulas. Ctrl + N opens a new file, not a table. Alt + T has no table-creation function in Power BI. Ctrl + Shift + N is typically unrelated to table creation, so only Ctrl + T is correct for this shortcut.
If you want to copy a visual as an image to paste it into a document or email, which shortcut should you use in Power BI?
Explanation: Ctrl + Shift + C directly copies the selected visual as an image, making sharing visuals fast and easy. Ctrl + C only copies the object, not as an image. Alt + Print Screen takes a screenshot of the active window, which is less precise. Ctrl + V is for pasting, not copying, so it is not applicable here.
Which keyboard shortcut is used to group selected visuals together in Power BI Desktop?
Explanation: Ctrl + G is specifically designed to group selected visuals so you can organize related charts or objects. Ctrl + Shift + G is often used for ungrouping in some software but is not the grouping shortcut here. Alt + G and Ctrl + Alt + G have no grouping function in Power BI by default.
How do you align selected visuals to the middle of the canvas using a keyboard shortcut in Power BI?
Explanation: Ctrl + Shift + M aligns all selected visuals neatly to the middle, helping users create polished layouts. Ctrl + M is not assigned for alignment in Power BI. Shift + Alt + M and Ctrl + Alt + M are not default shortcuts for this function, making Ctrl + Shift + M the correct answer.
What is the shortcut to open the context menu for a visual in Power BI without using a mouse?
Explanation: Alt + Shift + F10 opens the context menu, allowing you to access right-click options via keyboard. Alt + F4 closes the application entirely. Ctrl + Shift + F10 does not open the context menu in Power BI. Pressing F10 alone often activates other menu bars but not the context menu for visuals.
Which shortcut allows you to add a hyperlink to an object or visual in Power BI?
Explanation: Ctrl + K is the standard shortcut for inserting a hyperlink, making it easy to link to reports or resources. Ctrl + H is typically used to find and replace, not for hyperlinks. Alt + K and Ctrl + Shift + H do not insert hyperlinks in Power BI Desktop, so Ctrl + K is correct.
If you want to redo your last action in Power BI, which keyboard shortcut should you use?
Explanation: Ctrl + Y is the universal shortcut for redoing the last action, such as bringing back deleted visuals. Ctrl + R is usually for alignment in some programs, not redo. Alt + Y and Ctrl + U are not associated with redo in Power BI, making Ctrl + Y the correct option.
What keyboard shortcut lets you undo your most recent action in Power BI Desktop?
Explanation: Ctrl + Z is a widely recognized shortcut for undoing actions, so you can easily revert unintended changes. Ctrl + U and Shift + Z are not set for undo in Power BI. Ctrl + Shift + Z can perform redo in some environments but not undo, so Ctrl + Z is the proper choice.
Which shortcut helps you move through different visuals on a report page in Power BI using the keyboard?
Explanation: Ctrl + . (period) allows keyboard navigation between selected visuals, supporting more efficient design without the mouse. Ctrl + Tab is for switching between tabs or windows, not visuals. Alt + . and Ctrl + Shift + V do not serve this function in Power BI Desktop.
How can you toggle (show or hide) the formula bar while editing measures in Power BI Desktop?
Explanation: Ctrl + ` (backtick) toggles the visibility of the formula bar for quick editing when working with calculations. Ctrl + ~ (tilde) is a common typo for backtick but is not recognized. Ctrl + ' (apostrophe) and Ctrl + Shift + T do not toggle the formula bar in Power BI.