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How to Add Grand Total in Power BI

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to display a grand total row in your Power BI table visual.

Quick summary

Adding a grand total in Power BI lets you instantly summarize numeric data across your table visual without writing any DAX. You can enable it in seconds through the Visualizations pane using the built-in Totals formatting option.


Steps

  1. Open Power BI Desktop and navigate to the report where you want to add a grand total.
  2. Select the table visual on your report canvas.
  3. Go to the Visualizations pane and click the Format icon.
  4. Scroll to and select the Totals section within the Format options.
  5. Toggle on the Values option to enable the grand total row.
  6. Once enabled, the grand total will automatically appear for all numeric columns in your table.

📌 Why this matters

Displaying a grand total in Power BI is one of the most common reporting requirements for data analysts and business users who need an at-a-glance summary of numeric metrics across table visuals. Power BI's built-in Totals formatting option eliminates the need for custom DAX measures, making it fast and accessible for users at any skill level. Enabling this feature ensures your reports communicate cumulative figures clearly, improving decision-making and reducing the need for manual calculations outside the tool. It is an essential step for anyone building production-ready Power BI dashboards that meet business reporting standards.
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