Copying cell values from mobile layout

Hi Petsnell ,

I hope you are doing well today 🙂❤️

Below are a few options you can try to make it easier for users to copy values (like phone numbers) in the Power BI mobile layout:

Option 1: Use a Table or Matrix visual (Most reliable)

• Tables allow long-press → Copy value in the Power BI mobile app

• You can:

  • Hide headers

  • Reduce columns to only the phone number

  • Use conditional formatting to make it look cleaner

• This remains the most consistent and supported method

Option 2: Cards (New) – one value per card

• As you observed, Cards (new) allow copying only when the value is the main card value

• Reference labels or multi-value cards cannot be copied

• If design allows, placing each phone number in its own card is a workable compromise

Option 3: Tooltip workaround

• Show phone numbers in a tooltip table

• Users can long-press and copy from the tooltip

• Not ideal UX, but useful when screen space is limited

Reality check

Power BI mobile layout is optimized for consumption, not interaction. As of now, there is no native “copy text” or phone-dial action outside of table-based visuals.

Recommendation

For mobile-first reports where copying phone numbers is critical:

• Use a minimal table or matrix

• Or Cards (new) with one value per card

• Clearly label the visual with “Long-press to copy” to guide users

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Vaibhav Mahajan

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