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Creating a Dual Variance Chart w/ Overlap + Error Bars in Power BI

Video by: Reid Havens

Learn how to turn a native bar or column chart into a variance chart that compares against two values. This technique leverages the new overlap feature (Feb 24 release) + the error bars included with native visuals in Power BI Desktop. Tune in to learn more!

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Posted on February 27, 2024 and filed under Visualizations, Power BI Features.

Applying Custom Column Ordering for Field Parameters (Measures)

Video by: Reid Havens

Learn how to override/replace the default Field Parameter sort order in Power BI. This can be very useful when displaying multiple field parameter measures on columns/rows in table or matrix visuals, or anywhere in a visual where you'd want to show multiple field parameter measures at once. Tune in to learn more!

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Posted on January 23, 2024 and filed under Visualizations, Reporting.

IMPROVED - IBCS Styled Bullet Charts (SVG) in Power BI!

Video by: Reid Havens

Join Daniel Marsh-Patrick and myself as we explore a NEW and IMPROVED SVG image template to add an IBCS (International Business Communication Standards) inspired bullet chart to your native matrix or table visuals in Power BI Desktop!

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Posted on December 12, 2023 and filed under Intermediate, Visualizations, DAX.

NEW Visualization Formatting & Data Label Updates! (with Miguel Myers)

Video by: Reid Havens

Join Miguel Myers and I as we showcase all the new formatting, spacing, sorting, and design options coming to a handful of native visuals for the December 2023 release of Power BI Desktop. Plus explore the new advanced data labeling options that will let you display up to three distinct rows of values on visuals. Tune in to learn more!

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Miguel Myers is a principal program manager at Microsoft that is passionate about data visualizations, graphic design, and marketing. He is now leading the new generation of visuals and Power BI as product manager.

Posted on December 5, 2023 and filed under Power BI, Visualizations.