How to Create Stacked Bar Chart in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Create Stacked Bar Chart in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open Power BI Desktop. Click on your visual.
Go to the 'Visualizations' pane.
In the 'Visualizations' pane, click the 'Stacked Bar Chart' icon.
Drag and drop your fields into the chart.
That's it! You have successfully created a stacked bar chart in Power BI.
Quick answer: To create a stacked bar chart in Power BI Desktop, open your visual in the Visualizations pane, select the Stacked Bar Chart icon, and then drag and drop your fields into the chart.
About this Power BI tutorial
Build a stacked bar chart in Power BI by selecting the visual icon and dragging fields into the chart. This guide shows how to create Stacked Bar Chart in Power BI in 5 steps, starting with "Open Power BI Desktop. Click on your visual" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully created a stacked bar 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 Stacked Bar 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 Tabs in Power BI, How to Create Text in Power BI and How to Create Workspace in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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