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topazz11
Helper III
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How do I make this visual ?

Hello, I'm trying to create a visual based on the example data below.

I attempted to use a bullet chart, but it didn't quite meet my needs.

Is there a way to achieve this in Power BI?

 

desired output-

I’d like to include a grey area representing ±30%(step1) and ±10%(step2) of the value.

 

dell0.PNG

 plus, minus 30%plus, minus 10%
groupstep 1step 2
A10050
B5070

 

 

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danextian
Super User
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Hi @topazz11 

Start by unpivoting all columns except Group. Then, use a stacked bar and line combo chart. Create two measures for the column series: the lower bar should be set to transparent, and the upper bar should represent the ± range stacked on top of it. For the line series, set the line width to zero so it’s hidden, but keep the markers enabled and visible. Finally, adjust the min and max values of the y-axis for both the line and the columns so they share the same scale using conditional formatting.

 

The second image below uses the combo chart.  Would have been with a line chart with error bars but there is a limit as to how wide the error bars can be. 

danextian_3-1757063835990.png

Please see the attached pbix.

 

 





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v-dineshya
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Hi @topazz11 ,

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Community Forum.

 

Hi @danextian , @ryan_mayu , @Nabha-Ahmed , @Shahid12523  Thank you for your prompt responses.

 

Hi @topazz11 , Could you please try the proposed solutions shared by @danextian , @Nabha-Ahmed , @Shahid12523 . Please do let us know if you have any further queries.

 

Regards,

Dinesh

danextian
Super User
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Hi @topazz11 

Start by unpivoting all columns except Group. Then, use a stacked bar and line combo chart. Create two measures for the column series: the lower bar should be set to transparent, and the upper bar should represent the ± range stacked on top of it. For the line series, set the line width to zero so it’s hidden, but keep the markers enabled and visible. Finally, adjust the min and max values of the y-axis for both the line and the columns so they share the same scale using conditional formatting.

 

The second image below uses the combo chart.  Would have been with a line chart with error bars but there is a limit as to how wide the error bars can be. 

danextian_3-1757063835990.png

Please see the attached pbix.

 

 





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ryan_mayu
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@topazz11 

here is a workaround for you, however, the data display is not correct because so far we can only display what you want and can't display the data as well.

 

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pls see the attachment below

 





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This is quite close. A column and line chart, with the lines removed but markers kept visible, would achieve the desired result. However, both the columns and markers need to share the same minimum and maximum values on the x-axis to ensure proper alignment.





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Thank you for the help. 

So, is it not possible to include the value (represented by a blue dot) in the visual as well?

 

dell1.PNG

@topazz11 

sry , I don't think any default visual can meet this requirement.





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Nabha-Ahmed
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Hi @topazz11 ,

You can use a Clustered Column Chart for Steps A & B and add reference lines for ±10% and ±30% via the Analytics pane.

Optionally, create a DAX measure for % change between steps and apply conditional colors:

  • Green = within ±10%

  • Yellow = ±10–30%

  • Red = >±30%

Alternatively, try Bullet Chart by OKViz or a Variance Chart for a cleaner visual showing thresholds.

This will let you clearly see step differences and target ranges in one visual.

If this solution worked for you, please mark it as Solved , so it can help more people find it quickly.

 

Feel free to connect with me on (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nabha-ahmed-166491221?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_conten... and https://medium.com/@nnooonani2015/my-journey-with-microsoft-fabric-why-i-recommend-joining-this-comm...)for more updates.

And if you found this helpful, I’d really appreciate a Kudo .

 

tested the Clustered Column Chart.   I can add reference line but how do i change the blue bar to dot or star? 

dell2.PNG

Hi again 

You can’t directly turn bars into dots in a Clustered Column Chart.

Options:

  1. Use a Scatter Chart and set marker shape to dot/star.

  2. Use a Custom Visual like Bullet Chart by OKViz or Icon Chart.

  3. Combine Column Chart + Scatter Marker for actual/target values.

Easiest approach: Scatter Chart or Bullet Chart.

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