Selection property not available in matrix visual

[Sukesham]

In Power BI matrix visual, there is no option to change the border properties for a selected cell.

The visual is highlighted as below:

Upon selecting any value on the visual, the left-most area of the row gets a highlighted border along-with the cell which has been selected. 

Is there any visual property/setting which can be made available in the visual to manipulate the appearance of the border (upon selection)?

[V-yubandi-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @Sukesham ,

Thanks for posting your query in the Microsoft Fabric Community.

This is a known limitation in Power BI's matrix visual. When you select a cell, Power BI automatically applies a highlight effect, including a border around the selected cell and a left-edge highlight on the row. Unfortunately, there's no built-in option to customize or remove this selection border.

If the default border feels distracting or doesn’t fit your report’s design, you can try adjusting the matrix formatting settings. Changing background colors or gridlines might help reduce its visibility. Alternatively, you could explore different visuals or custom visuals from the Power BI marketplace, which offer greater flexibility in selection behavior and formatting.

For further details, please check the attached official document.

Matrix visual format settings - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

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[danextian · Accepted solution]

Hi @Sukesham 

There  currently isn't an option to change the property of a selected cell in a matrix. I believe you've already raised this as an idea.

[V-yubandi-msft]

Hi @Sukesham ,

May I ask if you have resolved this issue? If so, please mark the helpful reply and accept it as the solution. This will be helpful for other community members who have similar problems to solve it faster.

Thank you.

[Ray_Minds · Accepted solution]

Hi  @Sukesham

Currently, Power BI does not allow directly customize the border that appears when selecting a cell in a matrix visual. The highlight applies to both the selected cell and the entire row automatically, with no settings to adjust thickness, color, or style.

If you need more control, you can try:

• You can use conditional formatting to change cell colors instead.
• You can use third-party custom matrix visuals  they might offer more granular control over selection/highlight appearance.

@Sukesham

[danextian · Accepted solution]

Hi @Sukesham 

There  currently isn't an option to change the property of a selected cell in a matrix. I believe you've already raised this as an idea.

[V-yubandi-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @Sukesham ,

Thanks for posting your query in the Microsoft Fabric Community.

This is a known limitation in Power BI's matrix visual. When you select a cell, Power BI automatically applies a highlight effect, including a border around the selected cell and a left-edge highlight on the row. Unfortunately, there's no built-in option to customize or remove this selection border.

If the default border feels distracting or doesn’t fit your report’s design, you can try adjusting the matrix formatting settings. Changing background colors or gridlines might help reduce its visibility. Alternatively, you could explore different visuals or custom visuals from the Power BI marketplace, which offer greater flexibility in selection behavior and formatting.

For further details, please check the attached official document.

Matrix visual format settings - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

If my response solved your query, please mark it as the Accepted solution to help others find it easily!

And if my answer was helpful, I'd really appreciate a 'Kudos'.