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Steellaa
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Scatter chart grouping and data label

Hi everyone, is there a way to first group data in several groups (presented in different color for each group), then present label name for each bubble.

 

For example, under Group A, we have apple 1, apple 2 and apple 3, all bubbles in blue, while each bubble will show its name "apple 1" and "apple 2" etc. For Group B, we have banana 1, banana2, all bubbles in yellow, also need to show its name on the bubble as well.

 

Thanks!

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Ritaf1983
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Super User

Hi @Steellaa 
Unfortunately, we don't have the functionality of showing category labels in a scatter plot.

they are on the legend.
As an alternative, you can try using line graphs without lines, only markers, and customized labels.
Something like this :

Ritaf1983_0-1706087708644.png

pbix is attached

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Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile

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Yep, if you need the size too, my solutions will not help.
It seems that you need to stay with a legend...

Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile

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Anonymous
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Hi @Steellaa 

 

This is possible. It depends on which fields you are going to place in the scatter chart. 

vjingzhanmsft_0-1706167494132.png

The first visual is a custom visual. You can download its sample pbix from its page in App store to find more sample visuals. 

 

Best Regards,
Jing
If this post helps, please Accept it as Solution to help other members find it. Appreciate your Kudos!

 

Ritaf1983
Super User
Super User

Hi @Steellaa 
Unfortunately, we don't have the functionality of showing category labels in a scatter plot.

they are on the legend.
As an alternative, you can try using line graphs without lines, only markers, and customized labels.
Something like this :

Ritaf1983_0-1706087708644.png

pbix is attached

 If this post helps, then please consider Accepting it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly

Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile

Thanks Rita.

 

But the marker size will be the same, cannot represent different figures, right?

Yep, if you need the size too, my solutions will not help.
It seems that you need to stay with a legend...

Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile
Daniel29195
Super User
Super User

@Steellaa 

grouping data is possible using the builr in feature : new group .

 

on the column, click on the 3 dots,  -->  new group  and create your desired groups . 

Daniel29195_0-1706086682623.png

 

 

how data is displayed depend on the way you drag and drop your columns into the visual .

 

if you need any help with it, kindly share your power bi so i can assist you . 

 

 

 

 

 

If my response has successfully addressed your issue kindly consider marking it as the accepted solution! This will help others find it quickly. Dont forget to hit that  thumbs up button 🫡👍

 

Thanks Daniel.

 

However, after I added grouping under the column, I can only drag one group in the "legend" field, while I will need to include all data but just different color for different group. Do you know how to make it?

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