# How to Add a Report in Power BI

> To add a report in Power BI, launch the application and select 'Get Data' from the 'Home' tab. Choose a data source, preview the data, and click 'Load'. Switch to the report view using the left sidebar chart icon, pick visualizations from the pane, and drag fields from the 'Data' pane to build your charts, graphs, and tables.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-report-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a0189243f01ed60a4f565/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Launch the application on your computer. Go to the 'Home' tab and select 'Get Data'.
2. Select a data source for your report.
3. After connecting, you will see a preview of your data. Select 'Load' to import the data directly.
4. Go to the report view indicated by a chart icon on the left sidebar.
5. Select visualizations from the 'Visualizations' pane.
6. Drag and drop fields from the 'Data' pane to build charts, graphs, and tables.