Quick summary
This tutorial shows how to save a Power BI report by creating a blank report, adding data, and using the save icon to store your file with a custom name. Knowing how to properly save in Power BI Desktop ensures your report and data connections are preserved for future use.
Steps
- Click 'Blank report' to open a new, empty Power BI canvas.
- Add data to your report using the data import options available on screen.
- Click 'Load' to load your selected data into the report.
- Click the save icon in the top toolbar to initiate saving your report.
- Provide a file name for your Power BI report in the dialog box.
- Click 'Save' to confirm and save your Power BI report file.



