Maps – Visualize and analyze the data
Maps Power BI has several options when it comes to visualizing geospatial data. In this section, we review two map visuals: Map and Filled map (also known as a choropleth map). Each of these visuals has the following field wells:…
Use AI visuals – Visualize and analyze the data
Use AI visuals Some visuals in Power BI can leverage AI, allowing you to apply advanced analysis to your data. We’ve already covered the Q&A visual in Chapter 2, “Model the data.” In this section, we cover the Key influencers…
Decomposition tree – Visualize and analyze the data
Decomposition tree The Decomposition tree allows you to perform exploratory analysis by successively breaking down a measure by multiple dimensions. In the process, you can select a dimension you want to slice by, or you can make the visual find…
Create reference lines by using the Analytics pane – Visualize and analyze the data
Create reference lines by using the Analytics pane Reference lines can be a useful addition to charts to make it easier for users to draw insights. In Power BI, you can add one or more reference lines to a visual…
Manage files and datasets – Deploy and maintain assets
Skill 4.1: Manage files and datasets In the Power BI service, reports and datasets are separate concepts; reports contain visualizations and related information, such as bookmarks, whereas datasets contain only the modeled data. One dataset may potentially have more than…
Artificial intelligence visuals – Visualize and analyze the data
Artificial intelligence visuals As of this writing, Power BI has the following generally available artificial intelligence visuals: We review the key influencers and decomposition tree visuals separately in Skill 3.4: Identify patterns and trends. For the Q&A visual, refer to…
Use a custom visual – Visualize and analyze the data
Use a custom visual In addition to built-in visuals, Power BI offers a way to use custom visuals, or visuals created by using the Power BI SDK. There are two main ways to import a custom visual in Power BI…
Configure conditional formatting – Visualize and analyze the data
Configure conditional formatting Some formatting properties can be specified based on a condition, also known as expression-based formatting. If a property can be formatted conditionally, it will have an fx icon next to it, as shown in Figure 3-18, where…
Apply slicing and filtering – Visualize and analyze the data
Apply slicing and filtering One of the core features of Power BI is allowing report users to apply filters and see the values change in an instant. Filters can be applied in the following two ways: Slicers Slicers are visuals…
Filters pane – Visualize and analyze the data
Filters pane Besides slicers, you can apply filters by using the Filters pane on the right-hand side of the report, which has three sections: You can see the Filters pane in Figure 3-21. FIGURE 3-21 Filters pane. Filters in the…
