Quick summary
A custom measure in Power BI lets you define reusable DAX calculations that appear in the Data pane and can be applied across any visual. This step-by-step walkthrough shows exactly how to create and commit a new measure from the Table view in Power BI Desktop.
Steps
- Open your dataset and click on the Table view to get started.
- Select New Measure from the toolbar to open the formula bar.
- Write your DAX formula (Data Analysis Expressions) in the empty input field.
- Click the check icon to apply and commit your DAX expression.
- Press Enter to finalize — your custom measure is now ready.
- Confirm the measure appears in the Data pane with a calculator icon next to it.
