How to Change Category Label in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Change Category Label in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open your Power BI Desktop and click on your report.
Select the visual.
Go to the 'Table' view.
In the 'Table' view, select a column.
Navigate to the 'Data category' and click on the arrow.
To change a category, select from the options.
Click on the save icon to apply changes.
Quick answer: To change a category label in Power BI Desktop, open your report, select the visual, and go to the Table view. Next, select a column, navigate to Data category, click the arrow, and choose an option to change the category. Finally, click the save icon to apply your changes.
About this Power BI tutorial
Update category labels in Power BI by selecting your visual, choosing a column in Table view, and picking a new data category before saving. This guide shows how to change Category Label in Power BI in 7 steps, starting with "Open your Power BI Desktop and click on your report" and finishing with "Click on the save icon to apply changes". 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 change Category Label in Power BI?
7 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 Change Color in Power BI, How to Change Data Source in Power BI and How to Change Data Type in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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