How to Update the Power BI Report
- George Apostolov
How to Update the Power BI Report: step-by-step guide
Open the report (
.pbixfile) in Power BI Desktop.Go to the 'Home' tab.
Click 'Refresh'. This pulls fresh data from your original data source.
Power BI will automatically update all visuals in the report. Click the save icon to keep the changes.
Quick answer: To update the report in Power BI Desktop, open the .pbix file, navigate to the Home tab, and click Refresh to pull fresh data from your original data source. Power BI will automatically update all visuals, and you can then click the save icon to keep the changes.
About this Power BI tutorial
Refresh data and automatically update visuals in your Power BI reports by opening the file in Desktop and clicking the Refresh button on the Home tab. This guide shows how to update the Power BI Report in 4 steps, starting with "Open the report ( .pbix file) in Power BI Desktop" and finishing with "Power BI will automatically update all visuals in the report. Click the save icon to ke...". 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 update the Power BI Report?
4 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 Update Values in Power BI, How to Upgrade Power BI Desktop and How to Upload Power BI to Web. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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