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Power BI: What's new in PowerBI's August update on reporting?

Written by Melwin Jose Alappadan | October 16, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of data visualization and reporting, Power BI continues to shine as a leading tool, constantly enhancing its capabilities. The August update brings a slew of exciting features, focusing on making your reporting experience smoother, more precise, and more efficient than ever before. Let's dive into the game-changing updates:

1. New Layout Switcher

Tired of the hassle of switching between web and mobile layouts while developing your reports? Say hello to the new layout switcher! Power BI has introduced intuitive buttons, thoughtfully positioned at the bottom of your screen, right alongside the page navigator. This means you can effortlessly transition between different layouts during your report development journey. It's all about streamlining your workflow and enhancing your productivity.

2. Bubble Range Scaling Setting

For the detail-oriented report creators among us, this feature is a dream come true. The new bubble range scaling setting gives you the power to finely calibrate how bubble (marker) sizes represent your data, offering unparalleled precision and customization. Here are the three fantastic options at your disposal:

  • Magnitude: Bubble sizes closely mirror data proportions.
  • Data-Range: Bubble size boundaries align with data minimum and maximum values.
  • Auto (default): Automatically selects the best option based on your data's properties.

Customizing this setting is a breeze. You'll find it in the formatting panel under Markers > Shape > Range scaling for scatter charts or Bubbles > Size > Range scaling for maps. Your reports, your way!

3. On-Object Interaction

Efficiency meets aesthetics with the on-object interaction upgrade. Now, you can horizontally resize on-object menus, a game-changer, especially for developers dealing with lengthy field names. But that's not all – Power BI has taken it up a notch by optimizing the positioning of these menus to maximize canvas space usage. As a result, the on-object menu gracefully ascends and expands into the canvas area, ensuring the visibility of field wells without the need for tedious scrolling. It's all about intuitive design that puts your data in the spotlight.

The August update for Power BI is a testament to its commitment to empowering users. These enhancements promise a reporting experience that's smoother, more precise, and visually stunning. If you're ready to elevate your reporting game, now's the time to explore the incredible features of the Power BI August update. Your data storytelling journey just got a whole lot more exciting!