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How To Add Data Labels In Power BI: Step-By-Step Guide

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Addingdatalabels is one of the most basic functions inPower BI. As you well know, the visualizing ofdatais one of the most important features of this tool.

However, using this option is not as easy as one might believe.

Users want to know how to show alldatalabels on their charts. One user reported the following:

I want to have a visual with all thedatalabels displaying count and percentage both. I guess only pie-chart and donut chart shows both % and count but the problem is that somehow somedatalabels (for smaller values) are still missing and I am unable to see all thedatalabels for pie chart.I have already selected“All detail labels”inLabel style  i.e.the full details option ofdatalabels in pie-chart.

So, the OP wants to add a visual with all thedatalabels because some labels are still missing. Fortunately, there is a simple solution to this problem.

Today we will show you how to adddatalabels inPower BIin a few easy steps.

How can I add data labels in Power BI?

Keep in mind that selectingInsideinLabel Positioncould make the chart very cluttered in some cases.

So, addingdatalabels in your charts is pretty easy, but the steps to do that are not always as obvious as they seem.

Also, it is worth mentioning that the solution above is available for pie charts and donut charts. For other types of charts, the steps may vary.

Still, the method described above is the heart of the matter when it comes to addingdatalabels in Power BI.

Just adapt the solution to your project and there you go: yourdatavisuals are now top-notch!

Did you find our method useful? How do you usedatalabels inPower BI? Do let us know in the comments section below!

Milan Stanojevic

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.

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Milan Stanojevic

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.