How to Add a Hyperlink in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Hyperlink in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Launch your Power BI Desktop and click 'Load' to load your dataset.
Once done, select a visual for your data.
Go to the 'Table' view.
In the 'Table' view, click the
Product Page (URL)column.Go to the 'Column tools' tab and click the drop-down arrow for 'Data category'.
Set 'Data Category' to 'Web URL'.
After setting the 'Data category, click the save icon to save changes.
Go to the 'Table' visual to check the clickable links.
Quick answer: To add a hyperlink in Power BI Desktop, first load your dataset and select a visual. Next, navigate to the Table view, click the Product Page column, and change the Data category under Column tools to Web URL. Finally, save your changes and test the clickable links in your table visual.
About this Power BI tutorial
Make URLs clickable in your reports by setting the data category to Web URL in Power BI Desktop. This guide shows how to add a Hyperlink in Power BI in 8 steps, starting with "Launch your Power BI Desktop and click 'Load' to load your dataset" and finishing with "Go to the 'Table' visual to check the clickable links". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Power BI interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add a Hyperlink in Power BI?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Power BI data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Power BI. Related guides: How to Add Logo in Power BI, How to Add a Map in Power BI and How to Add Percentage in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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