Quick summary
Adding a report in Power BI involves connecting to a data source, loading your data, and using the Visualizations pane to build charts, graphs, and tables in the Report view. This step-by-step process lets analysts turn raw data into interactive, shareable visual reports directly within Power BI Desktop.
Steps
- Launch Power BI Desktop, go to the Home tab, and select Get Data to begin connecting to a source.
- Choose and select a data source from the available options to connect your report to the right dataset.
- Preview the imported data and click Load to import the data directly into Power BI.
- Switch to the Report view by clicking the chart icon on the left sidebar.
- Open the Visualizations pane and select the type of visualization you want to add to your report.
- Drag and drop fields from the Data pane onto the canvas to build charts, graphs, and tables.
