# How to Work with Power BI

> To work with Power BI, download Power BI Desktop from the Microsoft App Store, launch the app to select your data source using 'Get Data', review and 'Load' the data, drag fields to the canvas with chart types from the Visualizations pane, fine-tune your visuals, and save your work.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-work-with-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a52c2ab56e05a000000a9/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Head to the Microsoft App Store to download Power BI Desktop. Just search for it and click to start the installation process.
2. Launch Power BI Desktop and click 'Get Data' to select your data source. This is where the magic begins!
3. In the 'Get Data' window, browse through available sources, select the one you need, and click 'Connect'.
4. Review your selected data in the preview window, make any needed adjustments, then click 'Load' to import it.
5. Time to visualize! Drag fields to the canvas and select chart types from the Visualizations pane to build your report.
6. Fine-tune your visuals by adjusting colors, titles, and layouts. Your colleagues will be impressed by your attention to detail.
7. Don't forget to save your work! Click the 'File' menu and select 'Save' to preserve your analytical masterpiece.