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Tooltip on horizontally scrolling table columns header not working
I am trying to implement tooltips on the column headers of a horizontally scrolling table/matrix in Power BI, but the common transparent button and grouping method is not working as expected. When I scroll the table horizontally, the transparent buttons acting as the tooltip triggers do not move with the corresponding column headers.
My Goal:
To have custom tooltips appear when a user hovers over the header of each column in a table that can be scrolled horizontally.
i have tried all the available workarounds and couldn't even find an appropriate visual on appsource.
Currently, Power BI does not natively support tooltips on column headers in tables/matrices with horizontal scrolling. The common workaround using transparent buttons grouped over headers doesn’t work well because the buttons don’t move with the headers during scroll.
Resolution:
Unfortunately, this limitation cannot be fully resolved with built-in visuals or overlays due to the way Power BI handles scrolling and layering.
Consider alternative approaches such as providing tooltips inside cells or using a separate legend or explanatory panel outside the table.
Explore custom visuals from the marketplace but note that most also lack this header tooltip sync feature.
Provide feedback to Microsoft requesting enhanced tooltip support on matrix headers.
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v-venuppuCommunity Support
Hi sangeetas ,
Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Fabric Community.
Thank you danextian for the prompt response.
Power BI doesnot currently support tooltips on matrix/table headers - only on data cells. That’s why transparent button tricks don’t scroll with the header.
As an alternatives, you can try:
Use the Description property of fields (shows up as tooltips in model view and service).Use report page tooltips on cell values (but not headers).Provide a separate help/definitions table or pop-up for column info.So, true header tooltips aren’t possible today, but you can use descriptions or supporting visuals as workarounds.
Shubham_rai955Super User
Currently, Power BI does not natively support tooltips on column headers in tables/matrices with horizontal scrolling. The common workaround using transparent buttons grouped over headers doesn’t work well because the buttons don’t move with the headers during scroll.
Resolution:
Unfortunately, this limitation cannot be fully resolved with built-in visuals or overlays due to the way Power BI handles scrolling and layering.
Consider alternative approaches such as providing tooltips inside cells or using a separate legend or explanatory panel outside the table.
Explore custom visuals from the marketplace but note that most also lack this header tooltip sync feature.
Provide feedback to Microsoft requesting enhanced tooltip support on matrix headers.