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bvy
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Formatting of Matrix rows NOT drilled into

I've created a Matrix with multiple row levels. As I drill into a row, the remaining rows lose their formatting and default to bold black font. Kind of unsightly -- is there a way to adjust or custom format this? I'm using conditional formatting. I don't need that formatting applied to those rows, just want some control over how they look. Thanks. 

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Anonymous
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Hi @bvy 

Due to I don't know your data model, I build a sample to have a test.

You may try to trun off the stepped layout in Row headers.

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Result:

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Currently there doesn't exist an option to control all row headers to keep default , and you can submit an idea for this option.

Idea link: Idea

 

Best Regards,

Rico Zhou

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly. 

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Anonymous
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Hi @bvy 

Could you tell me if your problem has been solved? If it is, kindly Accept it as the solution. More people will benefit from it. Or you are still confused about it, please provide me with more details about your table and your problem or share me with your pbix file from your Onedrive for Business.

 

Best Regards,

Rico Zhou

Anonymous
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Hi @bvy 

Due to I don't know your data model, I build a sample to have a test.

You may try to trun off the stepped layout in Row headers.

1.png

Result:

2.png

3.png

Currently there doesn't exist an option to control all row headers to keep default , and you can submit an idea for this option.

Idea link: Idea

 

Best Regards,

Rico Zhou

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly. 

amitchandak
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@bvy , are you having rules that apply when you drill, the values might not comply. Can you share rules

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Greg_Deckler
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@bvy - Are you talking about as you drill in that the "grouping" or "summary" rows lose their formatting, correct?



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@Greg_Deckler I think so. I'm saying if I have these rows at the top level: 

[+] Akron     1     5     6

[+] Berea     2     7    6

[+] Canton     2     4     6

[+] Dayton      2     4     5

 

If I click into Berea, the 1 5 6 for Akron (and rows for Canton, Dayton) drop the formatting and default to bold black. 

DataZoe
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@bvy Is it sub-totalling when you drill down? You can turn that off, if you go to the "Subtotals" section in the matrix formatting.

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@DataZoe No. Subtotaing applies to the row being drilled into, and I have that turned off. 

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@bvy - I'll have to test but that may just be how it works. 



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