How to Create Groups in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Create Groups in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open your report and go to the 'Table' view.
Under the 'Column tools', select the 'Data groups'.
Click 'New data groups' to create a new group.
Provide a name for your new group.
Select the value and click 'Group'.
Once done, click 'OK'.
That's it! A new group field is created automatically.
Quick answer: To create groups in Power BI, open your report in Table view, go to Column tools, and select Data groups. Click New data groups, name your group, select the desired value, and click Group. Finally, click OK to automatically generate your new group field.
About this Power BI tutorial
Easily organize your report data by creating custom groups using the Table view and Column tools in Power BI. This guide shows how to create Groups in Power BI in 7 steps, starting with "Open your report and go to the 'Table' view" and finishing with "That's it! A new group field is created automatically". 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 Groups in Power BI?
7 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 KPI in Power BI, How to Create Matrix in Power BI and How to Create Measures in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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