Publishing paginated reports in Power BI - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What is a paginated report in Power BI?

A paginated report is a type of report designed to be printed or shared. It shows all data in a fixed layout that fits well on pages, like invoices or statements.

beginner

Where do you publish paginated reports in Power BI?

You publish paginated reports to the Power BI service, specifically to a workspace that supports paginated reports.

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What file format do paginated reports use for publishing?

Paginated reports use the .rdl file format, which is different from the .pbix files used for regular Power BI reports.

intermediate

What is a key requirement before publishing a paginated report?

You must have a Power BI Premium or Premium Per User (PPU) license because paginated reports need this capacity to be published and viewed.

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How can you share a published paginated report with others?

You can share paginated reports by giving users access to the workspace or by embedding the report in apps or websites with proper permissions.

What file extension is used for paginated reports in Power BI?

A .pbix

B .rdl

C .xlsx

D .pdf

Paginated reports use the .rdl file format, while regular Power BI reports use .pbix.

Where must you publish paginated reports?

A Power BI Service workspace with Premium capacity

B Power BI Desktop

C Excel Online

D PowerPoint

Paginated reports must be published to a Power BI Service workspace that has Premium or Premium Per User capacity.

Which license is required to publish paginated reports?

A Power BI Free

B Power BI Pro

C Power BI Premium or Premium Per User

D No license needed

Publishing paginated reports requires Power BI Premium or Premium Per User license.

What is a main feature of paginated reports?

A Fixed layout optimized for printing

B Mobile app only

C Real-time data streaming

D Interactive dashboards

Paginated reports have a fixed layout designed to fit well on printed pages.

How can you share a paginated report with your team?

A Send the .rdl file by email only

B Print and distribute paper copies only

C Upload to OneDrive

D Give access to the Power BI workspace or embed the report

Sharing is done by workspace access or embedding the report with permissions.

Explain the steps and requirements to publish a paginated report in Power BI.

Think about the tools, file type, license, and sharing options.

Describe the difference between paginated reports and regular Power BI reports.

Focus on file types, layout, interactivity, and licensing.