How to Add a Table in Power BI

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to insert and configure a table visual in Power BI Desktop.

Quick summary

Adding a table in Power BI Desktop lets you display raw data in a structured, row-and-column format directly inside your report. You can connect any data source, select the Table visualization, and choose exactly which fields appear in seconds.

Steps

Launch Power BI Desktop and click Blank report to start a new project.
Select a data source to connect and add to your report.
In the Visualizations pane on the right, click the Table icon to insert a table visual.
Check the boxes next to the fields you want to display as columns in the table.
Once satisfied with your table, click the save icon to save your changes.

📌 Why this matters

Adding a table visualization in Power BI Desktop is one of the fastest ways to present structured data in a business intelligence report. The Table visual lets analysts and decision-makers view exact field values side by side, making it easier to spot trends, audit data, and support detailed analysis alongside charts and graphs. Because it works with any connected data source, the Power BI table is a foundational building block for dashboards in finance, sales, operations, and beyond. Mastering this feature helps teams move from raw data to shareable, interactive reports in just a few clicks.

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