Matrix Visual Duality

[kiraa]

Why is one of my matrix visual in the same Power BI version without any theme is showing stylistic formatting by default and the other one isn't? 

I checked the settings and everything seems same.

[kiraa]

Thank you @Rupa01 and @masonreed11t for the responses. I actually tried your steps but it did not solve the issue. I later figured out that for some reason, the base theme of the default applied theme on the report was changed to fluent 2 from classic 2026. This is something happening on every new file that I open.. not sure if its down to a recent update or not but switching the theme back to classic 2026 fixed the issue.

No Further assistance required @v-achippa .

Thank you guys!

[v-achippa]

Hi @kiraa,

Thank you for the response and confirming that the issue is resolved now. Thank you for being part of Microsoft Fabric Community.

Thanks and regards,

Anjan Kumar Chippa

[v-achippa]

Hi @kiraa,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Fabric Community.

Thank you @Rupa01 and @masonreed11t for the prompt response.

As we haven’t heard back from you, we wanted to kindly follow up to check if the solution provided by the user's for the issue worked?  or let us know if you need any further assistance.

Thanks and regards,

Anjan Kumar Chippa

[masonreed11t]

The two matrix visuals may have different visual-level formatting saved, even if the theme and settings look identical. Try using the Format pane Reset to default on the one showing different styling, and compare options like Grid, Values, Headers, and Subtotals. If it still happens, create a new matrix visual and compare  sometimes copied visuals keep hidden formatting or encounter version-specific bugs.

[Rupa01]

Hi @kiraa,

In the 2nd Matrix Visual it is shown that way because you have "on-object interaction" feature enabled - This is a Preview Feature. To turn off, select File > Options and settings > Options > Preview Features > On-object interaction - turn off.

Microsoft Reference - Use on-object interaction with visuals in your report (preview) - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

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