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hi
i am using (+/-) option in matrix which is super useful but onething i am missing here is when i expand the columns real issue in powerbi comes on where expanding is linear at column level where if save the report without expanding and after expanding the visual i see should e dragged and it is confusing the users . In power pivot the expansion vertically not horizontally . Is this possible in power bi?
Hi @Anonymous ,
i am using (+/-) option in matrix which is super useful but onething i am missing here is when i expand the columns real issue in powerbi comes on where expanding is linear at column level where if save the report without expanding and after expanding the visual i see should e dragged and it is confusing the users . In power pivot the expansion vertically not horizontally . Is this possible in power bi?
I have still a little confused about your requirement, could you share some screenshot to show your desired output?
As I know, we only could achieve the matrix (+/-) icons expand in power bi like below.
More details, you could have a look at this blog.
Best Regards,
Cherry
Hi @Anonymous ,
Have you solved your problem?
If you have solved, please always accept the replies making sense as solution to your question so that people who may have the same question can get the solution directly.
If you still need help, please feel free to ask.
Best Regards,
Cherry
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