Power BI Basics Archives

Paginated Reports in Power BI: When You Still Need a Pixel-Perfect PDF

Aug 16, 2026

In this tutorial, we will show how to create paginated reports in Power BI when you still need a pixel-perfect PDF.

Power BI Templates (.pbit): Standardizing Reports Across Your Team

Aug 11, 2026

In this tutorial, we will show how to create and use Power BI templates to standardize reports across your team.

Power BI Templates (.pbit): Standardizing Reports Across Your Team

Composite Models in Power BI: Blending Import and DirectQuery Data

Aug 4, 2026

In this tutorial, we will show how you can use composite models in Power BI to blend import and DirectQuery data.

Composite Models in Power BI: Blending Import and DirectQuery Data

Power BI Alerts and Subscriptions: Getting Notified Before You Open the Report

Jul 23, 2026

In this tutorial, we will show how to use Power BI alerts and subscriptions to get notified before you open the report. Use an alert when the ...

Power BI Alerts and Subscriptions: Getting Notified Before You Open the Report

Power BI Dataflows: Reusable ETL for Your Excel and Power BI Reports

Jul 14, 2026

In this tutorial, we will show how to use Power BI Dataflows to create reusable ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) for your Excel and Power BI reports. ...

Power BI Dataflows: Reusable ETL for Your Excel and Power BI Reports

How to Rename Visual Fields Without Changing Your Power BI Source Data

Jul 1, 2026

In this tutorial, we will show how to rename visual fields without changing your Power BI source data. At the same time, keep the data model intact.

How to Use Conditional Formatting in Power BI for Table Cell Colors

Jun 26, 2026

In this tutorial, we will show how to use conditional formatting in Power BI for table cell colors.

How to Add a Custom Background Image or Logo to Your Power BI Dashboard

Jun 2, 2026

In this tutorial, we will show how to add a custom background image or logo to your Power BI dashboard. This single change instantly elevates your ...

How to Create a “Clear All Filters” Slicer Button in Power BI

May 26, 2026

In this tutorial, we will show how to create a "Clear All Filters" slicer button in Power BI.

How to Apply a Top 10 Filter in Power BI

May 20, 2026

In this tutorial, we will show how to apply a Top 10 filter in Power BI. The built-in Filter Pane handles it in under a minute.

Getting Started with Copilot for Power BI

May 5, 2026

In this tutorial, we will show how to get started with Copilot in Power BI, including setup, examples, and best practices.

Getting Started with Copilot for Power BI

Power BI DAX Formulas to Simplify Complex Excel Calculations

Apr 15, 2026

In this tutorial, we will explore 5 Power BI DAX formulas to simplify complex Excel calculations. If you are an Excel power user, learning DAX ...

How to Format Currency and Percentages in a Power BI Visual

Apr 8, 2026

In this tutorial, we will show how to format currency and percentages in a Power BI visual.

How to Create Your First DAX Measure

Apr 1, 2026

In this tutorial, we will show how to create your first DAX measure by clicking New measure. We'll keep it simple and literal, just the clicks and ...

How to Change a Visual’s Data Summary from Sum to Average

Apr 1, 2026

In this tutorial, we will show how to change a visual’s data summary from sum to average using the field wells. Select the visual, expand the value ...