How to Create a Bar Chart in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Bar Chart in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your desired report to create a bar chart.
Once you have opened the data dashboard, click 'Edit'.
Go to 'visualizations'.
Select your preferred visualization type to represent your data effectively. Click 'Stacked bar chart'.
Refine your visualization parameters for optimal data representation.
Select or drag fields to populate your bar chart.
Adjust your visualization size and position for optimal dashboard layout.
By following these steps, you can easily create a bar chart in Power BI.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Power BI tutorial
Build a bar chart in Power BI by selecting the stacked bar chart visualization, adding data fields, and adjusting the layout. This guide shows how to create a Bar Chart in Power BI in 8 steps, starting with "Navigate to your desired report to create a bar chart" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can easily create a bar chart in Power BI". 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 create a Bar Chart in Power BI?
8 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 Create Bookmark in Power BI, How to Create Calculated Table in Power BI and How to Create a Column in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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