labeling a bar chart

megwpost 

Try overflow text on option under the data label format section, see below pick:

If there are possiblity you can decrease the font size and increase the chart size.

However on tooltip, numbers can appear.

megwpost , you can try changing Data label properties and font

https://windowsreport.com/add-data-labels-power-bi/

Hi megwpost ,

You could configure text size on Format -> Data labels.

Best Regards,

Jay

megwpost - Text box? Sorry, can you share a screen shot of what you are seeing?