How to Create Table in Power BI using DAX
- George Apostolov
How to Create Table in Power BI using DAX: step-by-step guide
Open Power BI Desktop. Go to the 'Modeling' tab.
Click 'New Table'.
In the formula bar, type your DAX expression to define the table.
Click 'Commit' to apply the code.
This creates a table 'NumberTable' with values from 1 to 10.
You can check the new table you created in the 'Data' pane as well.
Quick answer: To create a table in Power BI Desktop, go to the Modeling tab and click New Table. Next, enter your DAX expression in the formula bar and click Commit. Finally, view your new table in the Data pane.
About this Power BI tutorial
Generate custom tables using DAX expressions in Power BI Desktop by entering formulas in the formula bar and committing the code. This guide shows how to create Table in Power BI using DAX in 6 steps, starting with "Open Power BI Desktop. Go to the 'Modeling' tab" and finishing with "You can check the new table you created in the 'Data' pane as well". 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 Table in Power BI using DAX?
6 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 a Timeline in Power BI, How to Create Tooltip in Power BI and How to Create TreeMap in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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