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tecumseh
Resolver III
8 months ago
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Error Bars Show Label For Upper Bound Only

Hi, Using PBID Nov, 2025. Is it possible to show the Value Label for the Upper Bound but not the Lower Bound? Thanks, w
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  • ajaybabuinturi's avatar
    ajaybabuinturi
    8 months ago

    HI tecumseh,

    In Power BI Desktop (Nov 2025), error bar labels cannot be independently controlled for Upper vs Lower bounds. Power BI treats error bars as a single visual element, not two separate ones. However you can try with below workaround.
    Instead of relying on error-bar labels:

    1. Create a measure for Upper Bound Value 
      Upper Bound Label = [Base Value] + [Upper Error] ​​

    2. Add this measure as:

      • Secondary bar (transparent)

      • Or Tooltip / Card / Table

    3. Turn data labels ON only for this measure.

    Thanks,
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ajaybabuinturi
Super User
8 months ago

HI tecumseh,

In Power BI Desktop (Nov 2025), error bar labels cannot be independently controlled for Upper vs Lower bounds. Power BI treats error bars as a single visual element, not two separate ones. However you can try with below workaround.
Instead of relying on error-bar labels:

  1. Create a measure for Upper Bound Value 
    Upper Bound Label = [Base Value] + [Upper Error] ​​

  2. Add this measure as:

    • Secondary bar (transparent)

    • Or Tooltip / Card / Table

  3. Turn data labels ON only for this measure.

Thanks,
If you found this solution helpful, please consider giving it a Like👍 and marking it as Accepted Solution✔. This helps improve visibility for others who may be encountering/facing same questions/issues.