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dancarr22
Helper V
8 years ago
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Matrix - Display Values above Columns

Hello,   We have a basic matrix with columns, rows and values.  We would like the values to appear ABOVE the columns.  Right now it only displays the opposite -- values BELOW the columns.  How can ...
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  • v-huizhn-msft's avatar
    v-huizhn-msft
    8 years ago

    Hi dancarr22,

    For Power BI Matrix visual, the value level shows below the column level. Based on your screenshot, I create the similar structure data sample as follows.



    Then I create Matix visual like you.



    If you want to display data like the format in Tableau, you need to unpivot Value and SpreadCost columns. Please right click your table->Query Editor->select both  Value and SpreadCost columns->Unpivot columns(see the button highlighted in yellow background), click apply, you will get the data shown in screenshot.



    Then select the Ticker as Row level, the Attribute and MarkerTicker as column level, the Value.1 as Value level, you will get expected result.


    Best Regards,
    Angelia

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MFelix
Super User
5 years ago

Hi apatnola ,

 

This answer is from 3 years ago, since then the tool has evolve significantly depending on what you are looking for there are other options. Currently there are calculated groups, options to unpivot only, selected columns or the use of a disconnected table.

 

What is the result you want to achieve and how is your data is setup?

 

You compare Power BI with Excel but in both cases if you have the incorrect data format the results will not be achived corretly. Altough the tools look similar they are in fact very different because they are used for different purposes.

 

Can you share a mockup of your data and expected result?

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apatnola
Helper I
5 years ago

I am trying to get from 

to

Here are the specific fields I have picked so far.

 

In excel's pivot table fields, you just switch the values and the column headers, that's it. Hopefully, there is a power bi solution short of creating individual measures for each column/value combination that needs to be maintained over time.