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I have been using a JSON file with my organization's colors and font (Monserrat) for 2+ years and all the sudden it's not working anymore. I've never had an issue with this JSON file until today. Here is the JSON code:
It seems like I am getting an error with the visual styles section of the code that I've never gotten before. Being able to use my organization's font is super important and I would like to get this resolved. This is the reported problem with the theme:
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must be string,number,boolean (type; matching schema #/properties/visualStyles/additionalProperties/properties/*/patternProperties/%5E.%2B%24/items/patternProperties/%5E.%2B%24/anyOf/0/type)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must have required property 'reverseDirection' (required; matching schema #/required)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must have required property 'hideText' (required; matching schema #/required)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must NOT have additional properties (additionalProperties; matching schema #/additionalProperties)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color/solid must have required property 'color' (required; matching schema #/oneOf/0/properties/solid/required)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must have required property 'gradient' (required; matching schema #/oneOf/1/required)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must NOT have additional properties (additionalProperties; matching schema #/oneOf/1/additionalProperties)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must have required property 'pattern' (required; matching schema #/oneOf/2/required)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must NOT have additional properties (additionalProperties; matching schema #/oneOf/2/additionalProperties)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must match exactly one schema in oneOf (oneOf; matching schema #/oneOf)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must have required property 'linearGradient2' (required; matching schema #/oneOf/0/required)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must NOT have additional properties (additionalProperties; matching schema #/oneOf/0/additionalProperties)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must have required property 'linearGradient3' (required; matching schema #/oneOf/1/required)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must NOT have additional properties (additionalProperties; matching schema #/oneOf/1/additionalProperties)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must match exactly one schema in oneOf (oneOf; matching schema #/oneOf)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must NOT have additional properties (additionalProperties; matching schema #/definitions/icon/additionalProperties)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must have required property 'name' (required; matching schema #/definitions/image/required)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must have required property 'url' (required; matching schema #/definitions/image/required)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must NOT have additional properties (additionalProperties; matching schema #/definitions/image/additionalProperties)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must be array (type; matching schema #/type)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must have required property 'byReference' (required; matching schema #/definitions/itemLocation/required)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must NOT have additional properties (additionalProperties; matching schema #/definitions/itemLocation/additionalProperties)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must have required property 'text' (required; matching schema #/definitions/annotationTemplate/oneOf/0/required)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must NOT have additional properties (additionalProperties; matching schema #/definitions/annotationTemplate/oneOf/0/additionalProperties)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must have required property 'color' (required; matching schema #/definitions/annotationTemplate/oneOf/1/required)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must NOT have additional properties (additionalProperties; matching schema #/definitions/annotationTemplate/oneOf/1/additionalProperties)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must match exactly one schema in oneOf (oneOf; matching schema #/definitions/annotationTemplate/oneOf)
#/visualStyles/*/*/*/0/color must match a schema in anyOf (anyOf; matching schema #/properties/visualStyles/additionalProperties/properties/*/patternProperties/%5E.%2B%24/items/patternProperties/%5E.%2B%24/anyOf)
Hi @DakWiser ,
I recommend that you check if the version of Power BI Desktop is up to date. Sometimes, a version update may cause custom styles that were previously working to stop working. Alternatively, you can try restoring all formatting to default values before applying the custom style.
If the problem persists, it is recommended to contact the Microsoft Support team for further assistance.
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If my answer helps you solve the problem, please accept my answer as a solution and let it be seen by more people in need.
Best regards,
Mengmeng Li
When did it break?
If you have a Pro license you can open a Pro ticket at https://admin.powerplatform.microsoft.com/newsupportticket/powerbi
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