Matrix Visual - Column Header information/explanation

[stribor45]

Is there a way to show a legent/information or something about column headers of the matrix visual? Maybe when user mouse over column header show some text?

[N0EL · Accepted solution]

Hey @stribor45 

Although not ideal, you could experiment with creating a column legend of sorts by using Buttons.

For the example below,

1.   I created 3 buttons
2.   Added some text to each
3.   Turned on the Icon option and selected Icon Type 'Help' to display the question mark
4.   Turned on the Action option and selected 'Type' as 'Bookmark' but left the 'Bookmark' option below Bookmark Type as 'None',  This allowed the Tooltip option to be available
5.   And finally, turned on the Tooltip option within the 'Action' section and typed in some text.

Have a good one!

[stribor45]

This actually looks like a great option however I have other visuals and not enough real estate for this workaround but it does provide value for sure. Thank you!!

[N0EL]

Hey @stribor45 

For sure, I'm in that same boat too.  If you're still interested in pursuing options, maybe something like the example below could be more helpful.  Looks like I can't attach an example pbix file in this message but If this seems promising, I've included a Dropbox link below to an example pbix file. 

This seems to be the recommendation for forum users that are not Super Users. And if you don't have a Dropbox account, looks like you don't have to create one as you can still download the file by just clicking on the "Or continue with download only" link, image below.  

An important consideration is to have "Maintain layer order" turned on for both the icon and the table as is the case in the linked example.pbix file.  This ensures the icon doesn't go away when clicking on the table.

Have a good one!

Example file: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/thsdobmowek40430kh1to/Example.pbix?rlkey=pq01dqthro16hoh3nyinjrfhy&st...

[stribor45]

I cant get your file?

[N0EL]

Hey @stribor45,

That message looks to be stating that the Dropbox service can't load/preview a .pbix file like it likely can for something like a Word doc... not surprising.  I just clicked on the "Download" link below that message and it worked for me, image below.

[stribor45]

that works. i can see that you have stacked visuals with the one with the info below the main one. What happens when user moves the main visual?

[N0EL]

Hey @stribor45,

I'm sorry, I don't understand.  The folks viewing my reports are viewing them in the service where I don't believe they can move visuals to different locations within the canvas.  Are you maybe saying that you have users viewing reports within the Desktop report editor where they could potentially move the table away from the icon?

[lbendlin]

This has been requested a couple of times, but is not yet possible.

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