How to Create a Table in Power BI Using DAX

Quick summary

Creating a table in Power BI using DAX lets you generate calculated datasets directly within your data model without importing external data. Using the New Table option in the Modeling tab, you can write a DAX expression to define and populate a table instantly.

Steps

1. Open Power BI Desktop and navigate to the Modeling tab.
2. Click New Table to open the table creation interface.
3. In the formula bar, type your DAX expression to define the table structure and values.
4. Click Commit to apply the DAX code and create the table.
5. Verify the result — for example, a table named NumberTable containing values from 1 to 10 is now created.
6. Check the newly created table in the Data pane to confirm it appears in your data model.