How to Create Custom Columns in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Create Custom Columns in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open your Power BI desktop, go to the 'Home' tab, and select 'Blank report'.
Select a data source to add data to your report.
Click 'Load'.
Go to the 'Table' view.
Click 'New column' in the ribbon.
Enter a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) formula in the empty field.
Click the check icon to commit and apply the formula.
Press 'Enter', and your new column will appear in the table.
Quick answer: To create custom columns in Power BI Desktop, open a blank report, add and load a data source, and switch to the Table view. Click New column in the ribbon, enter your DAX formula, click the check icon to commit, and press Enter to add the new column to the table.
About this Power BI tutorial
Add custom data to your reports in Power BI by entering DAX formulas in the Table view to generate new columns instantly. This guide shows how to create Custom Columns in Power BI in 8 steps, starting with "Open your Power BI desktop, go to the 'Home' tab, and select 'Blank report'" and finishing with "Press 'Enter', and your new column will appear in the table". 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 Custom Columns 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 Custom Measure in Power BI, How to Create Groups in Power BI and How to Create KPI in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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