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How to Change Number Format in Power BI

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to format numbers in a Power BI visual table.

Quick summary

Changing the number format in Power BI lets you control how numeric data appears in your visual table, improving report readability. You can apply formats like currency, percentage, or decimal through the Visualizations pane in just a few clicks.


Steps

  1. Click on the visual table in your Power BI report canvas.
  2. Click the Format icon on the Visualizations pane.
  3. Go to the General tab.
  4. Select Data format.
  5. Choose a number format that fits your reporting needs.
  6. Your number format in Power BI has been successfully changed.

📌 Why this matters

Formatting numbers correctly in Power BI is essential for building clear, professional reports that communicate data accurately. Without the right number format, values like revenue, percentages, or counts can be misread, leading to poor business decisions. Power BI's built-in Data format option in the Visualizations pane gives users precise control over how numeric fields display across tables and visuals. Mastering this setting helps analysts and report creators deliver dashboards that are immediately understandable to any audience.
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