Invisible (and Built-In) Categorical Sorting Trick for Columns in Power BI

Video by: Reid Havens

Ever wanted your matrix or table in Power BI to sort by a hidden value — without showing that value in the visual? In this video, I’ll show you a powerful trick using zero-width Unicode characters to embed an invisible sort order directly into your categorical columns.

We’ll walk through a demo using a dataset of transaction IDs and regions, and show how you can control sort behavior without cluttering your visuals. Tune in to learn more!

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Posted on June 3, 2025 and filed under DAX, Design & Presentation.