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jharlv04
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Multiple Layers

Getting started with my first Power BI display. After watching a few tutorials that seem to be more complicated, I am not finding how to add multiple X & Y-axis layers so that I can input my data. Maybe Power BI is not the correct solution for a display of a flat excel sheet. 

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Greg_Deckler
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@jharlv04 Just drag and drop multiple columns into a visual's X-Axis to create layers. Not sure what you are trying to achieve exactly, maybe an image of what you are trying to accomplish?



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Thanks Greg for the quick response. Working on an old school Risk Assessment done in excel. Thinking there has to be a better way to display the 1-5 results for each category. I made a table for each and pulled them into Power BI. It is lining up them as if they are all of equal value. Not in layers. Below is a snipit of the excel sheet and how Power BI is translating it. 

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@jharlv04 Sorry, having trouble following, can you post sample data as text and expected output?
Not really enough information to go on, please first check if your issue is a common issue listed here: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/Before-You-Post-Read-This/ba-p/1116882

Also, please see this post regarding How to Get Your Question Answered Quickly: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-Get-Your-Question-Answered-Quickly/ba-p/38490

The most important parts are:
1. Sample data as text, use the table tool in the editing bar
2. Expected output from sample data
3. Explanation in words of how to get from 1. to 2.



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