Power BI offers a wide range of visualization options to create compelling and insightful reports and dashboards. Here are some of the key visualization options available in Power BI:
Bar Chart:
Bar charts display data using horizontal or vertical bars, making it easy to compare values across categories.
Options include clustered bar charts, stacked bar charts, and 100% stacked bar charts.
Column Chart:
Similar to bar charts, column charts represent data using vertical bars, suitable for comparing data values within categories.
Line Chart:
Line charts visualize data trends over time or continuous variables, showing data points connected by lines.
Options include basic line charts, smooth line charts, and stepped line charts.
Area Chart:
Area charts fill the area beneath a line with color, highlighting the magnitude of data values over time or categories.
Pie Chart:
Pie charts represent data as slices of a pie, showing proportions of a whole or categorical distribution.
Options include basic pie charts, donut charts, and pie charts with exploded slices.
Scatter Plot:
Scatter plots display data points as individual dots on a two-dimensional grid, showing relationships between variables.
Options include bubble charts (with varying bubble sizes based on a third variable) and scatter charts with trend lines.
Map:
Map visualizations plot data points on geographic maps, providing spatial insights and geographical context.
Options include filled maps, bubble maps, and shape maps (custom regions).
Table:
Tables present data in a tabular format with rows and columns, suitable for detailed data exploration and comparisons.
Options include matrix tables for hierarchical data and data grids with conditional formatting.
Matrix:
Matrix visualizations display data in a grid format with rows and columns, ideal for summarizing and aggregating data.
Options include row subtotals, column subtotals, and expand/collapse functionality.
Card:
Card visuals show single data values or key performance indicators (KPIs) in a concise format, often with icons or trend indicators.
Gauge:
Gauge charts represent data values within a range, such as progress towards a goal or performance metrics.
Tree Map:
Tree maps display hierarchical data using nested rectangles, with larger rectangles representing higher data values.
Waterfall Chart:
Waterfall charts visualize cumulative effects of positive and negative values, showing net changes over time or categories.
Funnel Chart:
Funnel charts depict stages in a process or sales pipeline, illustrating data flow and conversion rates.
Custom Visuals:
Power BI supports custom visuals created by the community or third-party developers, offering additional visualization options and functionalities.