# How to Use Power BI with PowerPoint

> To embed live data in PowerPoint, open your presentation, navigate to the Add-ins tab, and search for and install Microsoft Power BI. Next, copy the data link from your Power BI dashboard, paste the URL into the PowerPoint field, and click Insert to complete the integration.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-use-power-bi-with-powerpoint/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a5236ab56e05a00fff534/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open PowerPoint and select the presentation you want to enhance with Power BI visuals.
2. Navigate to the 'Add-ins' tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
3. Type 'Microsoft Power BI' in the search bar to find the add-in.
4. Locate 'Microsoft Power BI' in the search results and click 'Add' to install it.
5. Head over to your Power BI dashboard and click 'Copy' to grab the data link you need.
6. Back in PowerPoint, paste the Power BI URL into the empty field. No rocket science here!
7. Click 'Insert' and voilà! Your Power BI report now lives inside your slide, ready for interactive data exploration.