How to Apply Conditional Formatting in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Apply Conditional Formatting in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Click on the table visual where you want to apply conditional formatting.
Go to the 'Visualization' pane.
Click the 'Format' option.
In the Fields pane, hover over the 'Column headers'.
Customize the font and size.
Select the font color.
Color the cell background based on the value.
Choose the alignment.
Go to the 'Cell elements' tab.
You can apply the types of conditional formatting through background, data bars, and font color.
Click on the slider to enable the settings.
Quick answer: To apply conditional formatting in Power BI, select the table visual, open the Format option in the Visualization pane, and customize column headers. Then, go to the Cell elements tab, choose from background, data bars, or font color, and click the slider to enable the settings.
About this Power BI tutorial
Format table visuals in Power BI using conditional formatting like background colors, data bars, and font colors via the Cell elements tab. This guide shows how to apply Conditional Formatting in Power BI in 11 steps, starting with "Click on the table visual where you want to apply conditional formatting" and finishing with "Click on the slider to enable the settings". 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 apply Conditional Formatting in Power BI?
11 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 Apply Filter Context in Power BI, How to Auto Refresh Data in Power BI and How to Automate Power BI Reports. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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