How to Format a Number in Power BI

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Here’s how to do it:

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1. Select your visual and navigate to the 'Format visual' panel on the right side of your screen.
2. Click on the 'General' section in the formatting options.
3. Expand the 'General' menu and locate 'Data format' to customize how your numbers appear.
4. Now, select the specific column you want to format from the available fields list.
5. Under 'Format options', click the dropdown and select 'Percentage'. Your numbers will instantly transform from boring decimals to meaningful percentages.
6. That's all there is to it! Your numbers are now properly formatted and ready to tell their story in your Power BI report.