Teach Yourself VISUALLY Power BI [Paperback]

A comprehensive and fully visual guide to Microsoft Power BI

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Power BI collects all the resources you need to master the everyday use of Microsoft's powerful data visualization software and delivers them in a single, easy-to-use volume. Fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions are combined with crystal-clear screenshots that walk you through the basic and advanced functions of Microsoft Power BI.

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Power BI offers the best visual learning techniques with complete source material about the interface and substance of Power BI, as well as:

• Stepwise guidance on working with, transforming, and processing data sources
• Instructions for customizing data visualizations to create informative and presentation-ready charts and graphs
• Full-color, two-page tutorials on the more advanced features of Power BI, including app integrations and data access with DAX

The fastest, easiest way for visual learners to get a handle on Microsoft Power BI, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Power BI is a can't-miss resource, loaded with useful tips for newbies and experts alike.

Chapter 1 Getting Started with Power BI

What Is Power BI? 4

Understanding the Different Components of Power BI 6

Understanding Power BI as Part of the Power Platform 7

Install Power BI Desktop 8

Start and Pin Power BI Desktop 10

Explore the Power BI Workspace 12

Chapter 2 Connecting Power BI to Your Data

Grasp How Power Query Editor Works with Power BI Desktop 18

Connect Power BI Desktop to a Local File 20

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