# How to Summarize Data in Power BI

> To summarize data in Power BI Desktop, launch the app and click Blank report. Select a data source, open the Visualizations pane, and click the Table icon. Check the boxes next to the desired fields to show in the table, then click the save icon to save your changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-summarize-data-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4f0bab56e05a00ffb070/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Launch your Power BI Desktop and click 'Blank report'.
2. Select a data source to add to your report.
3. On the right, in the 'Visualizations' pane, click the 'Table' icon to summarize data in Power BI.
4. Check the boxes next to the fields you want to show in the table.
5. Once satisfied, click the save icon to save changes.