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Ever wondered how to display extra insights without cluttering your dashboard? 🤔
With Tooltips, you can show detailed data when users hover over a visual!
In this blog, you’ll learn:
- ✅ What Power BI Tooltips are.
- ✅ How to create and customize Tooltips.
- ✅ Step-by-step guide to making interactive hover-over effects.
- ✅ Best practices for improving data visualization.
1️⃣ What Are Tooltips in Power BI?
📌 Tooltips are small pop-up windows that display additional details when a user hovers over a visual.
📌 They provide contextual insights without taking up extra space on your dashboard.
Why Use Tooltips?
- ✅ Reduce clutter by hiding extra details until needed.
- ✅ Improve user experience by adding rich insights on hover.
- ✅ Make reports interactive without adding new visuals.
2️⃣ How to Create a Basic Tooltip in Power BI
Step 1: Enable Default Tooltips
- Open a Power BI Report.
- Select a visual (e.g., bar chart, line chart).
- Go to the Format Pane → Expand Tooltip.
- Ensure Tooltip is turned ON.
🚀 Now, Power BI will show default hover-over data!
3️⃣ How to Create Custom Tooltips in Power BI
Step 1: Create a Tooltip Page
- Click New Page in Power BI.
- Go to Page Settings → Page Information.
- Turn ON Tooltip (this makes the page a tooltip).
- Set the page size to Tooltip (16:9 or custom).
Step 2: Design Your Tooltip
- Add a Table, Card, or Chart to show detailed data.
- Apply filters to make it relevant to hover-over data.
- Format the tooltip with colors and fonts for better readability.
Step 3: Link the Tooltip to a Visual
- Select a chart or table.
- Go to Format Pane → Tooltip.
- Choose "Report Page" → Select your tooltip page.
🚀 Now, hovering over the visual will display a detailed custom tooltip!
4️⃣ Real-Life Example: Interactive Sales Insights
🎯 Problem:
A company wanted to show extra sales details (e.g., profit, customer count) without adding too many visuals.
🎯 Solution:
- ✅ Created a custom tooltip page with a mini chart.
- ✅ Linked it to Sales Bar Chart → Hovering over a region showed extra insights.
🎯 Result:
🚀 Users could see deeper insights instantly without extra clicks!
5️⃣ Best Practices for Power BI Tooltips
- Use tooltips for summary metrics (e.g., total profit, percentage growth).
- Keep tooltips simple – avoid too much text.
- Use contrasting colors for easy readability.
- Test on different visuals to ensure a smooth experience.
6️⃣ Conclusion: Why Tooltips Matter
With Power BI Tooltips, you can:
- ✅ Display hidden insights on hover.
- ✅ Improve dashboard clarity and engagement.
- ✅ Make reports more interactive and user-friendly.
🚀 Now your reports will look more professional and informative! 🎯
7️⃣ What’s Next?
📌 In the next blog, you’ll learn:
- ✅ How to use Power BI Drillthrough for deep analysis.
- ✅ Step-by-step guide to creating detailed report navigation.
- ✅ Best practices for enhancing user exploration.
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