# How to Add Data Labels in Power BI

> To add data labels in Power BI, select your visual in the Visualizations pane, choose Format visual, toggle the Data labels switch to On, and customize the position and density as needed.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-data-labels-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2d4557f8f6cdddddd55f/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Select your visual in Power BI.
2. Go to the 'Visualizations' pane.
3. In the 'Visualizations' pane, select 'Format visual'.
4. Scroll down or search for 'Data labels'. Toggle the switch 'On'.
5. Once turned on, you can customize the position and density.
6. By following these steps, you can add data labels in Power BI.