How to Format Data in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Format Data in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open your report and select your visual.
Go to the 'Table' view of your data.
Under the 'Column tools', navigate to the 'Data type'.
Format your data by selecting another dataset based on your needs.
Once done, click on the save icon to save changes.
Quick answer: To format data in Power BI, open your report, select your visual, and go to the Table view. Navigate to Column tools and Data type, select another dataset to format your data based on your needs, and click the save icon to save your changes.
About this Power BI tutorial
Format your data in Power BI by updating the data type in the Table view and saving your changes to complete the setup. This guide shows how to format Data in Power BI in 5 steps, starting with "Open your report and select your visual" and finishing with "Once done, click on the save icon to save changes". 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 format Data 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 Get Power BI, How to Get Started with Power BI and How to Get the Current Date in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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