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Hugo999
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Matrix Visualisation: Border specific column?

‎12-03-2024 12:30 AM

Dears

Version July 2024
I want a border around a specific column in a matrix visualization. Is this possible in version July 2024?

tnx for your help

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Laxmanjatoth
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‎12-03-2024 12:38 AM

  1. Try this once , if not workout , we cont do anything 

     

    One way to make a column stand out is to use conditional formatting to add a background color to the entire column. This won't exactly give you a border, but it can visually highlight the column.

    Select the Matrix Visual.
    Go to the Format Pane.
    Under Conditional Formatting, choose the column you want to highlight.
    Set a background color that contrasts with the rest of your matrix. You can use a formula to apply a color dynamically depending on your data.
    Workaround 2: Using DAX for Custom Columns
    Another option is to create a custom column in DAX that is used only for visualization purposes. This column can then be formatted to create the appearance of a border. For example, you can use a DAX expression to create a column that contains a special character (like "###") to create a pseudo-border effect.
    Example DAX formula:
    DAX 
    BorderColumn = IF([YourCondition], "###", BLANK())

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Laxmanjatoth
Resolver I
Resolver I

‎12-03-2024 12:38 AM

  1. Try this once , if not workout , we cont do anything 

     

    One way to make a column stand out is to use conditional formatting to add a background color to the entire column. This won't exactly give you a border, but it can visually highlight the column.

    Select the Matrix Visual.
    Go to the Format Pane.
    Under Conditional Formatting, choose the column you want to highlight.
    Set a background color that contrasts with the rest of your matrix. You can use a formula to apply a color dynamically depending on your data.
    Workaround 2: Using DAX for Custom Columns
    Another option is to create a custom column in DAX that is used only for visualization purposes. This column can then be formatted to create the appearance of a border. For example, you can use a DAX expression to create a column that contains a special character (like "###") to create a pseudo-border effect.
    Example DAX formula:
    DAX 
    BorderColumn = IF([YourCondition], "###", BLANK())

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