How to Add the Current Date in Power BI

Quick summary

Adding the current date in Power BI requires creating a DAX measure via the Modeling tab that returns today's date dynamically. This method ensures your reports always reflect an up-to-date date value without manual input.

Steps

1. Open your report in Power BI Desktop and select your visual.
2. Navigate to the Modeling tab in the top ribbon.
3. Click New measure to open the DAX formula bar.
4. Enter the DAX code to create a measure for today's date.
5. Click the check icon to commit and apply the DAX code.
6. Your report now displays today's date dynamically using the new measure.