How to Make Paginated Reports in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Make Paginated Reports in Power BI: step-by-step guide
From your 'Home' tab, select 'Get data'.
Choose a data source.
Check if your data has been added in the 'Data' pane.
Go to the 'Visualizations' pane and select 'Paginated report'.
Select 'Connect to report'.
Add a visual to your report.
Add the fields by dragging the fields from the data pane.
Click on the save icon to save changes.
Quick answer: To make paginated reports, open Power BI and select Get data from the Home tab. Choose your data source, verify it in the Data pane, and select Paginated report in the Visualizations pane. Connect to the report, add a visual, drag fields from the data pane, and save your changes.
About this Power BI tutorial
Create paginated reports in Power BI by connecting data sources, configuring visualizations, adding fields, and saving your changes. This guide shows how to make Paginated Reports in Power BI in 8 steps, starting with "From your 'Home' tab, select 'Get data'" and finishing with "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 make Paginated Reports in Power BI?
8 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 Reports in Power BI, How to Manage Relationships in Power BI and How to Modify Power BI Report. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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