How to Create a Table in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Table in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Let's start by clicking the 'Blank report' to create a fresh canvas for our table.
Now, you'll need to connect to your data source. This is where your table information will come from.
Click 'Load' to bring your selected data into Power BI. The system might take a moment to process larger datasets.
Look to the right panel under 'Visualizations' and click on the 'Table' icon, it looks like a little grid.
Drag the fields you want to display from the fields pane into the 'Values' area of your table.
Click 'Save' to preserve your work.
Quick answer: To create a table in Power BI, start by clicking Blank report to open a canvas, connect your data source, and click Load. Next, select the Table icon in the Visualizations panel, drag your desired fields into the Values area, and finally click Save to preserve your work.
About this Power BI tutorial
Build a data table in Power BI by connecting sources, selecting the visualization grid, adding fields to values, and saving your report. This guide shows how to create a Table in Power BI in 6 steps, starting with "Let's start by clicking the 'Blank report' to create a fresh canvas for our table" and finishing with "Click 'Save' to preserve your work". 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 Table in Power BI?
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 Table in Power BI using DAX, How to Create a Timeline in Power BI and How to Create Tooltip in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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