- by DataZoeThe built-in R and Python visuals in Power BI will retire in May 2027. What changes This retirement applies only to R and Python visuals in interactive Power BI reports. Python scripts used in Power Query to populate tables are not affected. Power BI service: At retirement, all R and Python visuals will stop working […]
- by kayuWorkspace outbound access protection (OAP) helps you control where data in a Microsoft Fabric workspace can flow. The initial preview for Power BI reports, launched in June, required a report in an OAP-protected workspace to use a semantic model in that same workspace. Customer feedback highlighted that this was too restrictive. With this improvement, a […]
- by miguelAbout this series This is the first in a six-part Power Query Corner series exploring the new Power Query experience. Each post takes a closer look at a different part of the experience, including what’s changing, why it matters, and how you can put it to work. Getting data doesn't always begin with a connector […]
- by wadecbIf you haven't already, check out FabCon and SQLCon 2026 in Barcelona: Building the data foundation for Microsoft Copilot and Agents for a complete look at all of our FabCon Europe announcements across Fabric and Microsoft Databases. Advancing an open, interoperable semantic foundation for AI-powered analytics Today, Microsoft is pleased to affirm our commitment to […]
- by murray-kpLast month, we shared a packed September update alongside the European Microsoft Fabric + SQL Community Conference. Even so, the Power BI team has continued delivering new capabilities, and we didn't want to wait another month to share them. This update includes enhancements across Copilot and AI, reporting, and semantic models, helping users create richer […]
- by murray-kpAs the Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, data, and analytics community gathers in Barcelona for the European Microsoft Fabric + SQL Community Conference, this month is packed with news. From new Copilot and AI experiences to reporting, modeling, data connectivity, developer enhancements, and mobile updates, we're sharing the latest innovations designed to help you build, analyze, […]
- by MichaelaIsaacsThis release is part of the broader ODBC-to-ADBC transition for Power Query connectors described in the Transition from ODBC to ADBC drivers in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric documentation. What’s new Existing connections in your semantic models, dataflows, and paginated reports continue to work unchanged — the migration path is currently opt-in per connection, per […]
- by mohammadaliIf you haven't already, check out FabCon and SQLCon 2026 in Barcelona: Building the data foundation for Microsoft Copilot and Agents for a complete look at all of our FabCon Europe announcements across Fabric and Microsoft Databases. More than a decade ago, I watched Power BI change the way users work, analyze and take action on […]
- by kayuThe semantic model settings pane is becoming the default way to configure semantic models in the Power BI service. The pane opens alongside your workspace, so you can review and change settings without leaving the current page. It provides the same settings as the full semantic model settings page while keeping the surrounding context visible. […]
- by mohammadaliIn December, we announced the retirement of Power BI Q&A, our legacy natural-language querying experience, with retirement planned for December 2026. To give current Q&A user's additional time to assess their dependencies and transition to newer Copilot-powered solutions, we’re extending the retirement date to February 2027. This post recaps the affected experiences and provides updates […]
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