The Matrix visual in Power BI is similar to a Pivot Table in Excel, but not quite as intuitive, which can lead to many users being frustrated by an apparent lack of a way to do something which is straight forward in Excel This quick guide shows you how to flip values from columns (the default) to rows The guide also goes on to show how to increase the stepped layout indentation settings to make the visuals easier to read #powerbi #datavisualization #powerbimatrix https://www.selectdistinct.co.uk/2023/02/27/show-values-in-rows-in-power-bi/

1. Power BI Tips
and Timesavers
Show Values
in Rows in
Power BI

2. The Matrix visual in Power BI is similar to a Pivot Table in Excel
But it is not quite as intuitive, which can lead to many users being
frustrated by an apparent lack of a way to do something which is straight
forward in Excel
That is to show values in rows

3. Start with a simple
Matrix Visual
We have a simple
matrix with Category
set as a row
And the values
aggregating for Sales
Amount and Order
Quantity

4. Now go into the settings
Now we need to apply a setting to change
the positioning of the value fields
Make sure the visual is selected on the
canvas by clicking on it
Then go to the Visualizations panel and click
on the Format your visual icon

5. Go to the Values Section
Scroll down to the Values Section
and hit the chevron to expand
the options
Then scroll down to the bottom
of this section, and enable the
option to switch values to rows
option

6. Now your Values are
shown as Row groups
rather than columns
Each Value field you add
to the visual will add a
new measure rows
within each category

7. Adjust the Alignment
By Default the stepped layout indentation is
not too clear
To Increase the indent, go to format visual,
row headers and options
Increase the value using the slider to at
least 20 to make the visual easier to read

8. After Adjusting the Stepped
Layout Indentation

9. This Power BI Tip is one of those that is not immediately apparent
We often see users who are not aware of this setting who a struggling to
find the way to set the matrix up as it needs to be
We hope you find this useful

10. For more Tips, Tricks and
Timesavers, visit our website
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