How to Make Cards in Power BI
- George Apostolov
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How to Make Cards in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open your data report.
Make sure to load your data.
Go to the 'Visualizations' pane and select the 'Card' icon.
Drag a field from your 'Data' pane onto the 'Card'. The Card will instantly show the total quantity.
Quick answer: To make cards in Power BI, open your data report and ensure your data is loaded. Next, go to the Visualizations pane to select the Card icon. Finally, drag a field from your Data pane onto the Card to instantly display the total quantity.
About this Power BI tutorial
Display total quantities in reports by adding a card visualization and dragging a data field onto it in Power BI. This guide shows how to make Cards in Power BI in 4 steps, starting with "Open your data report" and finishing with "Drag a field from your 'Data' pane onto the 'Card'. The Card will instantly show the to...". 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 make Cards in Power BI?
4 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 Make Custom Visuals in Power BI, How to Make Data Refresh in Power BI and How to Make Paginated Reports in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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