How to Add a Title to a Visual in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Title to a Visual in Power BI: step-by-step guide
In the 'Visualizations' pane, click the 'Format' button to open the 'Format' pane.
In the 'Format' pane, switch to 'General'.
Switch the 'Title' toggle to 'On'.
In the title 'Text' box, you can enter the desired title for your visual.
Customize the title based on your needs.
By adding a title, it will add a clear and customized title to your visual, making it easier for users to understand what data is being represented.
Quick answer: To add a title to a visual in Power BI, open the Format pane from the Visualizations pane, switch to General, and turn the Title toggle to On. Next, enter your desired text in the Text box and customize the title as needed to clearly show what data is represented.
About this Power BI tutorial
Improve your Power BI reports by adding clear, customized titles to visuals. Turn on the title setting and enter your text today. This guide shows how to add a Title to a Visual in Power BI in 6 steps, starting with "In the 'Visualizations' pane, click the 'Format' button to open the 'Format' pane" and finishing with "By adding a title, it will add a clear and customized title to your visual, making it e...". 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 Title to a Visual in Power BI?
6 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 Tooltip in Power BI, How to Add an Image in Power BI and How to Add Colors in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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