How to Make Reports in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Make Reports in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Click 'Blank report'.
Select your data source for the report.
Click 'Load' to load your dataset.
Choose a visual from the 'Visualizations' pane.
Drag fields from the 'Fields' pane into the chart’s data wells.
Click on the visual and use the 'Format visual' option to format and customize your visual.
Click on the 'Save' icon to save your file.
Quick answer: To make reports in Power BI, click Blank report, select your data source, and load your dataset. Next, choose a visual from the Visualizations pane, drag fields into the data wells, and use the Format visual option to customize it. Finally, click the Save icon to save your file.
About this Power BI tutorial
Create custom reports in Power BI by selecting data sources, building visualizations, and saving your formatted file. This guide shows how to make Reports in Power BI in 7 steps, starting with "Click 'Blank report'" and finishing with "Click on the 'Save' icon to save your file". 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 Reports in Power BI?
7 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 Manage Relationships in Power BI, How to Modify Power BI Report and How to Open Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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