Power BI Tips and Tricks (Includes Time-Saving ChatGPT Prompts) - Best Practice Tip Use Power BI Template Files

The video tutorial explains the differences between saving Power BI files as PBIX and PBIT. PBIX files contain the full report and data, while PBIT files are templates that require users to input file paths before loading data. The tutorial demonstrates how to save a file as a PBIT template and highlights the benefits of using PBIT for sharing reports without data. It concludes with a comparison of the two file types and recommendations for using PBIT files.

What is the primary difference between a PBIX file and a PBIT file?

• PBIX files are used for Excel, while PBIT files are for Power BI.

• PBIX files are editable, while PBIT files are read-only.

• PBIX files are templates, while PBIT files contain data.

• PBIX files contain data, while PBIT files are templates.

Which key is used to save a Power BI file as a PBIT template?

• F12

• F1

• F10

• F5

What should you do after saving a file as a PBIT template?

• Add a detailed description for the receiver.

• Convert it back to a PBIX file.

• Delete the original PBIX file.

• Send it directly without any description.

What must be done before viewing data in a PBIT file?

• Install additional software.

• Enter the file path.

• Convert it to a PBIX file.

• Refresh the data.

Why might someone choose to use a PBIT file over a PBIX file?

• To make the file smaller in size.

• To allow customization of file paths before loading data.

• To ensure data is always visible.

• To prevent any changes to the data.