Skip to main content
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

Calling all Data Engineers! Fabric Data Engineer (Exam DP-700) live sessions are back! Starting October 16th. Sign up.

Reply
amitbisht51
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

Legend in Line chart with two axis

 

Hi,

 

I am using a line chart visual, the underlying data is using dax table.

In chart 'Value' field I have inserted a column with 100k range and 'Secondary value' field has data in percentage format.

Both these values are again a dax measure.

As you are aware, PowerBI doesnt allow me to add Legend field and it populates legend automatically in the visual.

 

In my case, the legend doesnt change when I use different slicers to see particular fields in 'Value'.

Does any one know, if I can add the legend using dax or through any other way so that my legend works properly?

 

Thanks!

5 REPLIES 5
galaamri
Helper I
Helper I

Hi @amitbisht51 

The Solution to go around this is by bookmarks and selection buttons or images. 

1- Create Identical chart but for %

2- switch the two views of charts by using bookmarks and buttons. Follow the link below to understand bookmarks and how to use them.
https://youtu.be/xCMqWEvSkAs

Good Luck. 

 

MFelix
Super User
Super User

Hi @amitbisht51 ,

 

A great Super User ( @parry2k ) made a blog post about that dinamic change of legend check it on the link below:

 

https://perytus.com/2021/02/04/improve-ux-show-year-in-legend-when-using-time-intelligence-measures/

 


Regards

Miguel Félix


Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution!

Proud to be a Super User!

Check out my blog: Power BI em Português



Hi @MFelix ,

 

I am able to create to legend using dax, but since I have values in secondary field also alongwith primary values, I am not able to add my legend.

 

Is it possible to add the legend in this case?

 

Thanks.

Hi @amitbisht51 ,

 

If you use legend you cannot add the secondary values and vice-versa, in this case and since it's a line chart I would recommend the use of a disconnect table with the calculation details plus the secondary value.

 

For example if you need to have years and average of something you would need a similar table to this one:

 

Calculation

2018

2019

2020

2021

SecondaryValue

 

 

Then using a switch measure for each value.

If you need help to setup this can you please share a mockup data or sample of your PBIX file. You can use a onedrive, google drive, we transfer or similar link to upload your files.

If the information is sensitive please share it trough private message.


Regards

Miguel Félix


Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution!

Proud to be a Super User!

Check out my blog: Power BI em Português



Hi @MFelix 

 

I am facing a similar issue. Can you explain how to create a disconnected table with an example to solve this issue? 

 

Thanks.

Helpful resources

Announcements
FabCon Global Hackathon Carousel

FabCon Global Hackathon

Join the Fabric FabCon Global Hackathon—running virtually through Nov 3. Open to all skill levels. $10,000 in prizes!

September Power BI Update Carousel

Power BI Monthly Update - September 2025

Check out the September 2025 Power BI update to learn about new features.

FabCon Atlanta 2026 carousel

FabCon Atlanta 2026

Join us at FabCon Atlanta, March 16-20, for the ultimate Fabric, Power BI, AI and SQL community-led event. Save $200 with code FABCOMM.

Top Solution Authors
Top Kudoed Authors