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How to Use Parameters in Power BI

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to create and apply parameters in Power BI's Power Query Editor.

Quick summary

Power BI parameters let you create dynamic, reusable values inside Power Query that filter and shape your data without hardcoding. Using the Manage Parameters dialog, you can define a parameter's name, type, and value in minutes and reference it directly in any Power Query step.


Steps

  1. Click Transform data to open the Power Query Editor.
  2. Click Manage Parameters in the toolbar.
  3. Select New Parameter to begin creating a parameter.
  4. Set a name for your parameter.
  5. Set the type and value of your parameter.
  6. Click OK to save and confirm the parameter.
  7. Use your newly created parameter inside a Power Query to make your data transformations dynamic.

📌 Why this matters

Power BI parameters enable data analysts to build dynamic, reusable report logic without hardcoding values into queries. By defining parameters in the Power Query Editor, teams can easily switch data sources, filter ranges, or configuration values across an entire report in seconds. This makes Power BI reports more flexible, maintainable, and scalable as business requirements evolve. Mastering parameters is a foundational skill for anyone building production-grade Power BI dashboards.
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