How to Modify Power BI Report
- George Apostolov
How to Modify Power BI Report: step-by-step guide
Open Power BI Desktop, go to the 'Open' tab.
Select the
.pbixfile that you want to modify.Click on your table visual.
Modify as needed by changing the visuals.
Customize your visual by clicking 'Format your visual'.
Go to the 'Visual' or 'General' tab.
Add filters by dragging the fields in the 'Filters' pane.
Click the save icon to save changes.
Click 'Publish' to update the changes.
Quick answer: To modify reports in Power BI Desktop, open your .pbix file, select the table visual, and make changes. Customize the visual using the 'Visual' or 'General' tabs under 'Format your visual'. Add filters in the 'Filters' pane, save your changes, and click 'Publish' to update.
About this Power BI tutorial
Edit and customize your Power BI reports by updating visuals, applying filters, saving changes, and publishing the updated file. This guide shows how to modify Power BI Report in 9 steps, starting with "Open Power BI Desktop, go to the 'Open' tab" and finishing with "Click 'Publish' to update the 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 modify Power BI Report?
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 Open Power BI, How to Open Power Query in Power BI and How to Organize Visuals in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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