# How to Add Count in Power BI

> To add count in Power BI Desktop, select your visual, open the Modeling tab, and choose Quick Measure. Next, select a calculation, add the Base Value and Category, and click Add to apply changes. A new measure will appear that counts the number of entries.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-count-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2d2857f8f6cdddddd2f2/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open Power BI Desktop and select your visual.
2. Go to the 'Modeling' tab.
3. Select 'Quick Measure'.
4. Select a calculation.
5. Add the 'Base Value' and 'Category'.
6. Click 'Add' to apply changes.
7. A new measure appears that counts the number of entries.