Dax calculated measure name / Dynamic column headers

[pbiideas1]

Dax Measure names are currently static and when added to a table or matrix there is no way to dynamically change the measure or column name. using SELECTEDVALUE a user is able to change the context of a measure to show for example Actuals, Budget or Forecast but the measure name remains static. This is not very user friendly since we are not providing the end-user with a clear context if the measure can be modified by SELECTEDVALUE but the measure name does not provide a matching context. If the measure name or column name had the ability to be calculated in a similar fashion, Power BI developers would have the ability to dynamically change the display name accordingly and create a smooth and dynamic user experience. Dynamic column names are available both in Qlik products and Tableau and would be an extremely useful feature to have in Power BI!

[juanma_sanchez]

For my company it would be of great help and solve many problems that we have after the change to PBI.

[Alexander_Wodts]

I often use a switch statement to display e.g. budget or previous year in a table compared to actual. It would be great if the column header would change the name.

[Wayne_Harper]

I am amazed that this is not basic functionality already.

[Juan_avila]

Qlik Sense has it. I don't understand why PowerBI doesn't. It's critical in order to make understandable the name of the measure and give the PowerBI app a better look&feel. Come on, you've already late!

[fbcideas_migusr]

Currently, the only way to do it is through a Field Parameter, although this means having to duplicate the field and rename it each time, which is really bad in terms of optimization.

[Jonathan_Watter]

Depressing to see people begging for this for 5 years now and not even a response from the overlords