How to un-bold row data in a matrix and how to bold individual columns (the data) in a table?

[PBIFanHook7]

I am finding this is not straight forward in pbi desktop. I am trying something simple (I think) and that is to un-bold the data in the rows of a matrix (in the below data, I referring to the actual data under Row1, Row2, Row3, and Row4. In pbi desktop, with the matrix selected, the Row1, Row2, Row3 and Row4 are defined in the Rows Section of the matrix under the Build Visual Section under Visualization. 

In another report, I am trying to 'bold' individual columns (the data) in a table visual. Why is this so difficult in power bi desktop? 

Thanks in advance for all suggestions and help. 

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[raja1992]

I’ve run into this before 🙂. Power BI doesn’t let you format single cells like Excel, but here’s what worked for me:

• Matrix: if you want the row data not to look bold, select the Matrix → Format pane → Values → set font weight to Normal. This changes all data cells (not just one row).

• Table: if you want just one column to pop (say Count1), go to Field formatting, pick that column, and bump the text size a bit.   You can also add a quick conditional format: 

BoldColor = "#000000"

Then use that in Font color for Count1. It makes the column stand out like bold while others stay normal.

👉 Tip: If you really need per-cell bolding, look at custom visuals (some HTML-based tables give you more flexibility).

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[raja1992]

I’ve run into this before 🙂. Power BI doesn’t let you format single cells like Excel, but here’s what worked for me:

• Matrix: if you want the row data not to look bold, select the Matrix → Format pane → Values → set font weight to Normal. This changes all data cells (not just one row).

• Table: if you want just one column to pop (say Count1), go to Field formatting, pick that column, and bump the text size a bit.   You can also add a quick conditional format: 

BoldColor = "#000000"

Then use that in Font color for Count1. It makes the column stand out like bold while others stay normal.

👉 Tip: If you really need per-cell bolding, look at custom visuals (some HTML-based tables give you more flexibility).

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[rohit1991 · Accepted solution]

Hi @PBIFanHook7 

1. Matrix:

• Row headers (Row1, Row2, etc.) are always bold in Power BI - you cannot un-bold them.
• The actual row values (ABC, 123, etc.) can be formatted.
• Go to Format pane >> Values >> Font and set it to Regular instead of Bold.

2. Table:

• You cannot bold individual columns in the default table visual.
• Formatting applies to all columns.
• To bold only specific columns, you must use a custom visual (like Deneb, HTML Content, Inforiver).