# How to Use Power BI Desktop

> To use Power BI Desktop, click 'Blank report', select a data source, choose the table to import, and click 'Load'. Pull the data to build visuals, click 'File' to save or export, and finally click 'Export to PDF'.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-use-power-bi-desktop/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a522aab56e05a00fff46f/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. To use the Power BI Desktop, click 'Blank report'.
2. Select a data source to add your data report in Power BI.
3. Select the table you want to import and click 'Load'.
4. Once connected, you can pull the data into Power BI and build visuals.
5. Click on the 'File' option to save your Power BI data.
6. Choose from the options whether to save or export the data.
7. Finally, click 'Export to PDF'.