# How to Format a Number in Power BI

> To format a number in Power BI, select your visual and open the Format visual panel. Click General, expand Data format, and choose your column from the fields list. Finally, open the Format options dropdown and select Percentage to instantly transform your decimals into percentages.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-format-a-number-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3e93ab56e05a00fe663e/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Select your visual and navigate to the 'Format visual' panel on the right side of your screen.
2. Click on the 'General' section in the formatting options.
3. Expand the 'General' menu and locate 'Data format' to customize how your numbers appear.
4. Now, select the specific column you want to format from the available fields list.
5. Under 'Format options', click the dropdown and select 'Percentage'. Your numbers will instantly transform from boring decimals to meaningful percentages.
6. That's all there is to it! Your numbers are now properly formatted and ready to tell their story in your Power BI report.