Data Label Placement on bar chart

[Suremajaji]

Hi, I have a dashboard with 2 bar charts, and the X-axis turned off. One chart has the data labels outside the bar, located at the end of each bar, while the other displays them within the bars. How can I format placement of the data labels? I don't see a menu option to do this. I know it has to be there since my charts have 2 different placements.

[Suremajaji]

Thank you for your responses.  I understand now how it works and why I couldn't find the options I was looking for.

[v-qiuyu-msft]

Hi @Suremajaji,

In the bar chart, data labels display on the top of each bar automatically if there are sufficient space between the top of the bar and chart border. Otherwise, data labels will display inside of bars. Currently, there is no OOTB features for us to set position of data labels based on our preference.

In your scenario, please make sure the End value in the X axis is Auto. So that data labels will display on the top of bars.

For this issue, you can also submit a idea in Power BI Ideas forum.

Best Regards,
Qiuyun Yu

[ankitpatira]

@Suremajaji PowerBI desktop determines itself best suitable position for the placement of data labels based on the size of text and display unit you choose. You have option to determien size and display unit but not where data labels will be placed. If you choose Funnel visualization type you have option to set position but not for Clustered Bar Chart.