Tooltip in Matrix Visual

[tarunbisht]

Hi Everyone,

I’m working with a Matrix visual and would like to display a tooltip only when hovering over the row headers, and not when hovering over the value cells in the matrix.

Currently, I’m able to show tooltip values when hovering over the values in the matrix, but that’s not the behavior I’m looking for. I want the tooltip to appear only for the row header, and not for the values.

Any suggestions or workarounds would be appreciated!

Thanks,
Tarun

[v-veshwara-msft]

Hi @tarunbisht ,

Just checking in to see if you query is resolved and if any responses were helpful. If so, kindly consider marking the helpful reply as 'Accepted Solution' to help others with similar queries. 

Otherwise, feel free to reach out for further assistance.

Thank you.

[tarunbisht]

Thanks for the suggestion — it's a good idea, but unfortunately it doesn't fit my specific scenario.

[v-veshwara-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @tarunbisht ,

Thank you for the feedback. I understand that the workaround may not fit your specific scenario.

Could you please provide more details about your requirements? This will help us find a solution that better meets your needs.

Thnak you.

[v-veshwara-msft]

Hi @tarunbisht ,

We’re following up once more regarding your query. If your issue has been resolved, kindly mark the helpful reply as the Accepted Solution, so it can assist others facing similar challenges.

If you still need assistance, please let us know. Also, please share any additional requirements you have that can help us better assist you.

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[v-veshwara-msft]

Hi @tarunbisht ,
Thank you for using Microsoft Fabric Community,

As @danextian mentioned, Power BI currently does not support showing tooltips on Matrix row or column headers directly - tooltips are only supported on the value cells.

That said, I tested a workaround and can confirm it works:

Workaround:
You can simulate a header using a Card visual placed over the Matrix header area, and assign a report tooltip to that Card.

Steps:
1. Create a new report page.

   Go to Page Information > Set Tooltip to On

   Set Type to Tooltip under Canvas Settings.

2. Add a Card Visual to the Tooltip Page and create a measure to use in Card Visual

Example DAX measure:

Sum of Sales = "Sum of Sales"

3. Add the Card Visual to Your Main Report Page

   Place a Card above the Matrix header to simulate the header

   Adjust the formatting to match the style of the Matrix header

4. Assign Tooltip to the Card Visual

Go to Format pane > Tooltip > Type: Report page

Select your Tooltip page

5. Turn Off Tooltips in the Matrix

Select the Matrix visual

Go to Format pane > Tooltip and set it to Off

Final Behavior:
Hover over simulated header (Card): Tooltip shows

Hover over Matrix value cells:  No tooltip shown

Hope this helps. Please reach out for further assistance.
If this post helps, then please consider tp Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly and a kudos would be appreciated.

Thank you.

[danextian]

Hi @tarunbisht 

What you're asking for isn't currently possible—tooltips are only supported for values, not headers. A workaround is to overlay transparent buttons on the header and assign tooltip text to them. Just keep in mind that this requires manual setup and ongoing maintenance, especially if the matrix structure changes.