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Noah
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Updating Service (Teams) by using Desktop

Good day to everyone.

 

I am using PBI Service for the first time. My experience has been solely using Desktop to design, edit, and publish to a SharePoint with a select few Pro users.

 

At a new job now, I need to use the Desktop version (no license and no chance at getting one) to update a report in a Teams folder, which I have never done before.

 

I have already setup the report on Service, but learned that DAX functions are not possible (yet), which is why I'm using Desktop version so I don't have to use Excel to push for DAX.

 

So, the silly question: What steps do I need to take to edit the report on Desktop and then publish/update the Service one?

 

Thanks to anyone that helps me with something so trivial 😅.

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Anonymous
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Hi @Noah ,
To update your Power BI report using the Desktop version and publish it to the service, please follow these steps:

  • Download the Report from the Power BI Service:
    vyajiewanmsft_0-1721959206917.png
  • Then open the downloaded pbix file in Power BI Desktop and edit it as you see fit:
    vyajiewanmsft_1-1721959432449.png

     

  • Lastly, save and publish the updated report to Power BI Service again:
    vyajiewanmsft_3-1721959643440.png

    Best regards,

    Joyce

    If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.


     

 

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Anonymous
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Hi @Noah ,
To update your Power BI report using the Desktop version and publish it to the service, please follow these steps:

  • Download the Report from the Power BI Service:
    vyajiewanmsft_0-1721959206917.png
  • Then open the downloaded pbix file in Power BI Desktop and edit it as you see fit:
    vyajiewanmsft_1-1721959432449.png

     

  • Lastly, save and publish the updated report to Power BI Service again:
    vyajiewanmsft_3-1721959643440.png

    Best regards,

    Joyce

    If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.


     

 

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