# How to Create a Bar Chart in Power BI

> To create a bar chart in Power BI, navigate to your report, click Edit, and go to Visualizations. Select Stacked bar chart, refine parameters, and select or drag fields to populate it. Finally, adjust the size and position for your dashboard layout.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-bar-chart-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3601ab56e05a00fda879/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to your desired report to create a bar chart.
2. Once you have opened the data dashboard, click 'Edit'.
3. Go to 'visualizations'.
4. Select your preferred visualization type to represent your data effectively. Click 'Stacked bar chart'.
5. Refine your visualization parameters for optimal data representation.
6. Select or drag fields to populate your bar chart.
7. Adjust your visualization size and position for optimal dashboard layout.
8. By following these steps, you can easily create a bar chart in Power BI.