Power BI provides various formatting options to help you customize the appearance of your reports and visualizations. These formatting options allow you to control the colors, fonts, layouts, and other design elements of your Power BI reports. Here are some common formatting options in Power BI:
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1. Report Formatting:
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Page Size and Layout: Adjust the size and layout
of your report pages.
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Background Color: Set the background color of
the report canvas.
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Page View Options: Choose between different page
view options, such as Actual Size, Fit to Page, or Fit to Width.
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2. Visual Formatting:
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Title and Caption: Customize the title and
caption of each visual.
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Background Color and Transparency: Set the
background color and transparency of visuals.
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Data Labels: Control the display of data labels,
including position and formatting.
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Legend Formatting: Customize the appearance of
legends for visuals.
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Data Point Colors: Define colors for individual
data points in visuals.
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Tooltip Formatting: Customize the appearance of
tooltips that appear when hovering over data points.
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3. Text Formatting:
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Font Family and Size: Specify the font family
and size for text elements.
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Color and Formatting: Set text color, bold,
italic, and underline options.
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Text Alignment: Align text within visuals or
text boxes.
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4. Axis and Data Labels:
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Axis Formatting: Customize the appearance of
axes, including labels, title, and gridlines.
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Data Label Positioning: Specify the position of
data labels in visuals.
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Date and Time Formatting: Configure the display
format for date and time axes.
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5. Shapes and Lines:
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Shapes: Add and format shapes such as
rectangles, circles, and lines.
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Line Styles: Customize the style, color, and
thickness of lines.
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6. Conditional Formatting:
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Color Scales: Apply color scales to highlight
high and low values in tables and matrices.
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Data Bars: Use data bars to visualize values
within cells.
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Icon Sets: Apply icon sets to display icons
based on cell values.
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7. Table and Matrix Formatting:
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Column Width and Row Height: Adjust the size of
columns and rows in tables and matrices.
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Total and Subtotal Formatting: Customize the
appearance of total and subtotal rows in tables and matrices.
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8. Page Navigation:
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Buttons: Create navigation buttons and format
them according to your design preferences.
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Bookmarks: Use bookmarks to save and apply
specific views and formatting settings.
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9. Themes:
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Apply Themes: Choose from built-in themes or
create custom themes to maintain a consistent look across your report.
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10. Accessibility Options:
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Alt Text: Add alternative text to visuals for
accessibility.
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High Contrast Mode: Ensure your report is
compatible with high contrast mode for better accessibility.
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11. Custom Visuals:
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Custom Visual Formatting Options: Some custom
visuals may have additional formatting options specific to their features.
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12. External Tools:
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Themes and Styles in External Tools: Use
external tools to apply themes and styles consistently across multiple reports.
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13. Mobile Layout:
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Mobile View Options: Customize the layout and
appearance of your report for mobile devices.
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14. Export Options:
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PDF and PowerPoint Export Settings: Adjust
settings for exporting reports to PDF or PowerPoint.
These
formatting options empower you to create visually appealing and effective
reports in Power BI, allowing you to tailor the design to your audience and
communication needs. Keep in mind that new features and formatting options may
be added in future updates, so it’s a good idea to stay informed about the
latest Power BI capabilities.