# How to Use Parameters in Power BI

> To use parameters in Power BI, open the Power Query Editor via Transform data, click Manage Parameters, and select New Parameter. Next, set the name, type, and value of your parameter, and click OK to proceed so you can use it in a Power Query.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-use-parameters-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a5218ab56e05a00fff25a/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click 'Transform data' and go to the Power Query Editor.
2. Click 'Manage Parameters'.
3. Select 'New Parameter'.
4. Set a name for your parameter.
5. Set the type and value of your parameter.
6. Click 'OK' to proceed.
7. Once you have created your new parameter, you can use it in a Power Query.