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How to Make a Column Chart in Power BI

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to build a column chart in Power BI step by step.

Quick summary

A column chart in Power BI is created by loading your data, opening the Visualizations pane, and selecting the Clustered Column Chart icon — no coding required. This tutorial walks you through each click so you can visualize categorical data comparisons in minutes.


Steps

  1. Make sure your data is already loaded or connected in Power BI.
  2. Click on the Visualizations pane in your Report view.
  3. In the Visualizations pane, click the Clustered Column Chart icon to insert the chart.
  4. Review your completed column chart — following these steps lets you create a column chart in Power BI quickly and accurately.

📌 Why this matters

Column charts are one of the most widely used visualizations in Power BI for comparing data across categories and tracking trends over time. Being able to create a clustered column chart quickly — without relying on documentation or support — helps data analysts and business users turn raw datasets into clear, actionable insights faster. Power BI's Visualizations pane makes it straightforward to insert and configure column charts directly within the Report view, reducing the learning curve for new users. Mastering this foundational skill unlocks more advanced Power BI reporting capabilities and improves overall data storytelling.
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