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eaglesilo
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Cards (New) - Background for specific series not working?

I have a PBIX file that uses the "Cards (New)" visual. I have some specific backgrounds set on the elements on the card. Through iterations, I now need to disable the background setting, in this case, of the 1st card value.

 

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When I go to the Card controls, though, and toggle the background specifically for the 1st Series, it disables all series. It's as if the Series select isn't honored for the Background toggle. The Border/Shadow/Glow/Accent bars do all still work as intended/expected, though. (When toggling the background off on one card, then switching to another series, it it is toggled off on that card as well.)

Is this a local problem for me or are others also experiencing this issue?

 

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Note, I am working on Desktop, but just checked this on the Published version and have the same issue.

My Version Number: Version: 2.140.1476.0 64-bit (February 2025)

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Deku
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The new card visuals are in public preview, and they are still feel very "beta". I've had issue with small multiples filter context not flowing into conditional formatting


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kleigh
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2.140.1454.0 64-bit (February 2025) - Indeed, you cannot turn on or off background for one card. However, you can still set the background property for each card individually. So it looks like a workaround would be to set the background as 100% transparent for the card where it does not apply.

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eaglesilo
Regular Visitor

Got it, thanks folks. 
I've been using this Visual for a long time now and this is the first time I've noticed this issue.

Not sure if I've just never tried turning off a background after I've set it, or this is a new bug recently introduced?

kleigh
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Responsive Resident

2.140.1454.0 64-bit (February 2025) - Indeed, you cannot turn on or off background for one card. However, you can still set the background property for each card individually. So it looks like a workaround would be to set the background as 100% transparent for the card where it does not apply.

Deku
Super User
Super User

The new card visuals are in public preview, and they are still feel very "beta". I've had issue with small multiples filter context not flowing into conditional formatting


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