Asking questions

Questions in natural language

Once your Power BI workspace and connector are set up, you can start asking questions. Just type your question as you would ask a colleague:

• "What was the revenue last quarter?"
• "How is our liquidity?"
• "Show me the current ratio over the past 3 years"
• "Which cost items increased the most compared to last year?"

Power BI Agent understands your question, translates it into a data query, and returns a clear answer with context.

Example questions

Here are some examples of questions you can ask, organized by topic:

Financial analysis

• "What is our current ratio?"
• "How did our operating profit develop over the past year?"
• "What are our largest expense items?"

Trends and comparisons

• "How does this quarter compare to the same quarter last year?"
• "What is the trend of our revenue over the past 12 months?"

Quick insights

• "Give me a summary of our financial position"
• "Which KPIs need attention?"

Tips for better answers

• Be specific — "What was the revenue in Q3 2024?" gives a better answer than "How are we doing?"
• Name the period — Include a time frame to get targeted results.
• Use your own terms — Power BI Agent understands common business and accounting terms.
• Ask follow-up questions — You can build on previous answers to dive deeper into your data.