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Hi everyone,
I'm facing two issues in Power BI and would appreciate any guidance
Line Chart – Data Labels Overlapping:
When I adjust the height or width of a line chart, the data labels get squeezed or start overlapping. I want the chart to dynamically display labels clearly even when resized. Is there a way to show only key data points or auto-adjust label spacing?
Table Visual – Bold Specific Rows:
In a standard Table visual, I want to make specific rows bold (for example, highlight totals or important entries), but Power BI doesn't seem to support row-level font formatting. Is there any workaround or custom visual that allows this kind of formatting?
Solved! Go to Solution.
Hi @SupritDecipher ,
Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft fabric community.
In Power BI, resizing a line chart can cause data labels to overlap, as there is no built-in feature to automatically adjust or hide them. To address this, you may display labels only for key data points using the “Customize series” option under Data labels. Adjusting the X-axis spacing, such as category width and padding, can also help minimize clutter. If overlapping persists, consider disabling data labels and utilizing tooltips for detailed information. For enhanced label management, custom visuals like “Line Chart with Labels” by MAQ Software from AppSource are available.
Regarding bolding specific rows in a Table visual, Power BI does not support direct row-level font styling. Alternatively, a Matrix visual will automatically bold totals. If you prefer to use a Table, conditional formatting with a custom DAX column can highlight key rows using color, which effectively draws attention even though it does not bold the text. For more comprehensive styling, consider custom visuals such as “KPI Matrix” or “Table Sorter”.
Go Through These Documentation Links for Your Reference :
Customize Data Labels in Power BI Line Charts:
Line Charts in Power BI - Data Labels
Matrix Visual Overview:
Matrix Visual in Power BI
Conditional Formatting in Tables:
Conditional Formatting in Power BI Tables
Regards,
Sreeteja
Hi @SupritDecipher ,
Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft fabric community.
In Power BI, resizing a line chart can cause data labels to overlap, as there is no built-in feature to automatically adjust or hide them. To address this, you may display labels only for key data points using the “Customize series” option under Data labels. Adjusting the X-axis spacing, such as category width and padding, can also help minimize clutter. If overlapping persists, consider disabling data labels and utilizing tooltips for detailed information. For enhanced label management, custom visuals like “Line Chart with Labels” by MAQ Software from AppSource are available.
Regarding bolding specific rows in a Table visual, Power BI does not support direct row-level font styling. Alternatively, a Matrix visual will automatically bold totals. If you prefer to use a Table, conditional formatting with a custom DAX column can highlight key rows using color, which effectively draws attention even though it does not bold the text. For more comprehensive styling, consider custom visuals such as “KPI Matrix” or “Table Sorter”.
Go Through These Documentation Links for Your Reference :
Customize Data Labels in Power BI Line Charts:
Line Charts in Power BI - Data Labels
Matrix Visual Overview:
Matrix Visual in Power BI
Conditional Formatting in Tables:
Conditional Formatting in Power BI Tables
Regards,
Sreeteja
Hi @SupritDecipher ,
I hope the information provided above assists you in resolving the issue. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to support you and will be happy to help with any further assistance you may need.
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