Small multiples for the new card visual

Power BI’s new feature is currently in preview with the new card visual, offering an excellent opportunity to experience the capabilities of the feature. 

The new small multiples feature in Power BI introduces an innovative way to display data through a series of card tiles arranged in a grid, each representing a unique category or dimension. This setup enables seamless comparison and analysis across various metrics, enhancing both visual clarity and data accessibility. 

By enabling this feature, users gain the ability to better organize data, making it easier to interpret and present findings. To get started, go to Options and Settings > Options > Preview Features and ensure New Card Visual is enabled. 

Key benefits of the Small Multiples feature include its extensive customization options, allowing users to tailor the display to meet specific needs: 

• Flexible Layouts : Choose from single-column, single-row, or grid layouts, with options to define the number of cards, rows, or columns for optimal visual arrangement. 

• Advanced Formatting : Enhance readability with customizable font styles, color schemes, and conditional formatting to highlight key metrics. 

• Borders and Gridlines : Individual controls for borders and gridlines allow customization of style, width, color, and transpose, creating a visually cohesive layout. 

• Overflow Style : Choose between continuous scrolling or pagination to smoothly navigate through multiple cards without cluttering the display. 

• Header : Select horizontal or vertical header orientation, and adjust positioning, alignment, font. Color, transparency, padding, and even background colors or images for a polished look. 

The small multiples feature empowers users to visualize data more effectively, making analysis more intuitive and presentations more impactful. 

To create a card visual with small multiples, first select the Card (new) icon from the visual gallery on the Build visual tab in the Visualizations pane, then select some data fields from the data model to add them to the data field well. 

To categorize your cards using small multiples, choose a data field from the data model and add it to the small multiples data field well. 

This new feature provides extensive customization options, such as layout, advanced formatting options, conditional formatting, borders and gridlines, overflow style, and customizable headers. 

Small multiples for the Card visual in Power BI offer another great enhancement that significantly improves data organization, visual clarity, and performance.

Conclusion 

 Power BI’s Small Multiples feature offers a powerful way to visualize data with clarity and precision. By organizing data into customizable card grids, users can easily compare metrics across multiple categories, enhancing insights and storytelling. The feature’s extensive formatting options allow for a tailored presentation that suits diverse analytical needs. Overall, Small Multiples is a valuable addition for any user looking to elevate data interpretation and deliver compelling, well-organized reports. 

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