# How to Add Calculated Field in Power BI

> To add a calculated field in Power BI, open a blank report, load a data source, and select the table icon. Then, click New Column in the top ribbon, enter your DAX expression in the formula bar, and click the check icon to apply the formula and create the new column.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-calculated-field-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a00db243f01ed60a4e756/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open your Power BI desktop, go to the 'Home' tab, and select 'Blank report'.
2. Select a data source to add data to your report.
3. Click 'Load'.
4. Click the table icon on the left panel.
5. In the top ribbon, click 'New Column'.
6. A formula bar appears where you can write your DAX expression.
7. Click the check icon to commit and apply the formula.
8. The new column will appear in your data table.