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Quick summary
A measure in Power BI is a custom DAX calculation added directly to your data model, enabling dynamic aggregations across reports and visuals. This walkthrough shows how to create a new measure from the data model view, name it, and write a formula — all without leaving the browser.
Steps
- Head over to the top menu bar and click 'Open Data Model'.
- Click the mode selector at the top-right corner of the screen.
- Choose 'Editing' from the list of options to enable edit mode.
- Find the table you want to edit and click its corresponding 'More Options' button.
- Pick 'New Measure' from the available choices in the context menu.
- Go to the formula bar and replace the default word 'Measure' with your preferred measure name.
- Type your DAX formula into the formula bar and configure it based on your needs.
- Confirm the entry — your new measure will be created and added to the selected table.
