How to Get Started with Power BI
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
Head to the Microsoft App Store to download Power BI Desktop. Just search for it and click to start the installation process.
Launch Power BI Desktop and click 'Get Data' to select your data source. This is where your data journey begins!
In the 'Get Data' window, browse through available sources, select the one you need, and click 'Connect'.
Review your selected data in the preview window, make any needed adjustments, then click 'Load' to import it.
Now for the fun part! Drag fields to the canvas and select chart types from the Visualizations pane to build your report.
Fine-tune your visuals by adjusting colors, titles, and layouts. Your report is shaping up nicely!
Click the 'File' menu and select 'Save' to preserve your progress.
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