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nagaraj
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expand collapse for column matrix

Hi,

 

 We have a requirement to display the matrix with Column headers ( has drilldown Year -- Quarter -- Month).

 

 I am not seeing + / - buttons for column headers. 

 

 Is it possible ?

 

 

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Anonymous
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Hi @nagaraj 

Yes, you need a hierarchy to exist in the data to be able to expand/collapse in the way you want. 

HTH

Michele

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V-lianl-msft
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Hi @nagaraj ,

 

I don't think so. The fields can be expanded only when there is a hierarchy in the data. The hierarchy between columns does not exist and only exists between rows.

But you can try to drill on the columns.

test_drill_on_columns.PNG

 

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Liang
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You mean, that we can't achieve this functionality of Expand / Collapse using Matrix for Column headers ?

 

OR

 

If there is a hierarchy created for Columns, then we can use + / - for expand and collapse ?

Anonymous
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Hi @nagaraj 

Yes, you need a hierarchy to exist in the data to be able to expand/collapse in the way you want. 

HTH

Michele

Hi @nagaraj ,

 

 We can't achieve this functionality of Expand / Collapse using Matrix for Column headers for the time being.

You can vote for this idea and focus on what's going on.

https://ideas.powerbi.com/forums/265200-power-bi-ideas/suggestions/36038050-add-expand-collapse-feat... 

 

Best Regards,
Liang
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az38
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Hi @nagaraj 

not sure I understand completely what do you mean, but I know the only +/- option in built-in matrix visual that expands rows


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I need to provide user an option to expand and collapse for columns.

 

So searching +/- buttons as we have the option for Row Headers 

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