# How to Change Background Color in Power BI

> To change the background color in Power BI, click a blank area of the report canvas, open the Format icon in the Visualizations pane, and select Canvas background. Next, choose your desired color under the Color section and adjust the transparency using the slider to update the report page background.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-change-background-color-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a30b6d673bd5aa8e6372e/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click on a blank area of the report canvas.
2. In the 'Visualizations' pane, click the 'Format' icon.
3. Select the 'Canvas background' option.
4. Under 'Canvas Background', go to the 'Color' section and choose your color.
5. Adjust transparency by dragging the slider.
6. That's it! You have successfully changed the background of the entire report page.