How to Make Custom Visuals in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Make Custom Visuals in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Click on the visual.
Go to the 'Visualizations' pane.
Go to the 'Format' pane.
Customize like enabling the 'Title' option.
Set your visual background.
Configure the data format.
Enable the 'Header icons' and 'Tooltips'.
You can change the font and background as you like.
By following these steps, you can make custom visuals in Power BI.
Quick answer: To make custom visuals in Power BI, click the visual, navigate to the Visualizations and Format panes, enable the Title, set the background, configure the data format, and enable header icons and tooltips. Finally, customize fonts and backgrounds to your preference.
About this Power BI tutorial
Personalize reports in Power BI by formatting visuals, setting backgrounds, configuring data formats, and enabling tooltips. This guide shows how to make Custom Visuals in Power BI in 9 steps, starting with "Click on the visual" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can make custom visuals 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 make Custom Visuals in Power BI?
9 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 Data Refresh in Power BI, How to Make Paginated Reports in Power BI and How to Make Reports in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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