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New Way to Apply Conditional Formatting by Category in Power BI!

Video by: Reid Havens

Learn about an update included with the February 2023 release of Power BI Desktop that makes applying conditional formatting by category (text) very easy to do. Before this release a solution like this would require a dedicated DAX measure to convert categories (text) to numbers before using it in the conditional formatting menu.

Posted on February 28, 2023 and filed under Design & Presentation, Visualizations.

Improved & Free Multi-Value Card (Custom Visual)

Video by: Reid Havens

Learn how to utilize the custom visual from SQLBI (Cards with States) as a robust KPI and multi-category (trellis) card visual in Power BI. You'll see multiple ways that this card provides an upgraded visual experience vs the native single value or KPI cards built into Power BI. Tune in to learn more!

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Posted on January 24, 2023 and filed under Beginner, Custom Visuals, Visualizations.

Improving the Data Bar for Tables in Power BI!

Video by: Reid Havens

Learn how to split the data bar conditional format (visual) and value (label) for table and matrix visuals in Power BI! Plus see some considerations for addressing hierarchies and sub-totals for matrixes. Tune in to learn more!

Adding Grand Totals to Small Multiples in Power BI

Learn how to configure your model to enable a Grand Total (multiple) when adding small multiples to native visuals in Power BI. There's a mix of modeling and Power Query (M)agic involved. So tune in to learn more!

Video by: Reid Havens