Scrolling features within mobile view

[SStefano]

Hi Team,

Im facing a double problem with mobile scrolling feature.

1) In the design mode, i am using the space available within powerbi layout and no horizontal scroll is applicable. However, when browsing the app, every page has scroll available and it leads to blank space beneath my last visual. 

No visual is added below the 'red scroll line' and all the visuals fit the space of 'no scroll' i.e. i dont have lets say table visual that would be scrollable within itself. 

2) Perhaps this is in the idea phase, but i would like to "freeze" something like a menu at the bottom of the mobile view which would stay in place while you scroll the rest of the page. Pretty much the way it would be on any android/ios app - lets say news app where you go/scroll through the article, but the bottom menu with your profile, your categories etc. always stays in place.

Thank you all for your help and apologies if it has been discussed/solved elsewhere

[v-prasare]

Hi @SStefano,

We are following up once again regarding your query. Could you please confirm if you have raised this in fabric ideas forum?
we kindly request you to share the resolution or key insights here to help others in the community. If we don’t hear back, we’ll go ahead and close this thread.
Should you need further assistance in the future, we encourage you to reach out via the Microsoft Fabric Community Forum and create a new thread. We’ll be happy to help.

Thank you for your understanding and participation.

[v-prasare]

Hi @SStefano,

I’d encourage you to submit your detailed feedback and ideas via Microsoft's official feedback channels, such as the Microsoft Fabric Ideas.

Feedback submitted here is often reviewed by the product teams and can lead to meaningful improvement.

Thanks,

Prashanth Are

[jaineshp]

Hi @SStefano,

Thank you for sharing your experience — this is a common concern when optimizing reports for mobile users. Let me address both points:

1. Unwanted Vertical Scroll (Blank Space Below Visuals)

Cause:
Even if there’s no visual beyond the layout’s visible area in Power BI Mobile View, invisible padding or misaligned visuals can still trigger scrollbars.

Fixes to Try:

• Ensure all visuals fit within the mobile layout grid — avoid overlapping or extending even 1px below the layout zone.

• Check and remove empty or hidden visuals that may have been placed off-screen.

• Use the "View as Mobile Layout" preview and test page by page.

• In Power BI Service, open the report on a real mobile browser to verify behavior, as it may differ slightly from Desktop Preview.

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2. Sticky Footer / Frozen Bottom Menu (Feature Request)

Current Status:
Power BI does not currently support sticky/fixed-position elements in mobile layout. This includes menus or visuals that remain locked in place while scrolling.

Workaround Ideas:

• Design a menu-like visual at the top, as it's more natural for sticky interaction in Power BI.

• If using Power Apps embedded inside Power BI, you may have more control over layout behavior (e.g., sticky regions).

• Submit or vote on this as an idea in the Microsoft Ideas portal — it's a valuable UX improvement for mobile-first reports.

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Summary

• Adjust layout and double-check for hidden/misaligned visuals to remove unnecessary scroll.

• Sticky footers aren't supported in Power BI Mobile View — consider alternative UX placements or Power Apps for more advanced interaction.

Hope this helps! Hit the like button and mark it as solution.

Best Regards,
Jainesh Poojara | Power BI Developer