How to Create a Waterfall Chart in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Waterfall Chart in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open your Power BI report and select the visual.
Go to the 'Visualizations' pane.
Click on the 'Waterfall Chart' icon.
In the Fields pane, drag and drop fields.
By following these steps, you can create a Waterfall chart in Power BI.
Quick answer: To build a waterfall visual in Power BI, select your report visual, navigate to the Visualizations pane, and click the Waterfall Chart icon. Finally, drag and drop the required fields into the Fields pane to complete your chart setup.
About this Power BI tutorial
Create a waterfall chart in Power BI by selecting your visual, choosing the waterfall icon, and adding fields in the pane. This guide shows how to create a Waterfall Chart in Power BI in 5 steps, starting with "Open your Power BI report and select the visual" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can create a Waterfall 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 Waterfall Chart in Power BI?
5 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 an Excel Worksheet in Power BI, How to Create an Interactive Dashboard in Power BI and How to Create Bar Graphs in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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