Jeffrey Weir on 27 Nov 2019 09:55:44
We need to be able to label specific data points with dynamically generated values (including text). Use cases include:
* Labeling the first or last point of line charts with values
* Labeling the last point of series in a line chart with the series name, to directly inform the user which series is which, rather than have them constantly move their eyes between a legend and the many series on a graph.
* Labeling particular values of interest, to aid storytelling.
These things are bulk-standard features of good dashboard design, and are essential in order to design optimal user-friendly dashboards with low cognitive burden.
Gotta say that humble ol' Excel is streets ahead of Power BI in regards to data labeling.
Note that measure-driven tooltips are NOT a substitute for this feature. We need ways to draw the users' attention to particular points or features without relying on mouse-over.
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RE: Measure-driven DataLabels
Would be very cool to have measure driven data label. A simple scenario is with Total Labels for example, doesn't support non-additive measures - it simply sums up the values. It would be very nice if we can customize what is shown in data labels using measures.
RE: Measure-driven DataLabels
Yes!!! We have needed this for a long time!
RE: Measure-driven DataLabels
Love the idea. Voted with both my accounts 😜
RE: Measure-driven DataLabels
Great idea! Vote submitted.
RE: Measure-driven DataLabels
A great idea!
RE: Measure-driven DataLabels
We also need to be able to control marker visibility by a measure.
An example based on workaround: https://twitter.com/avatorl/status/1317451734776676353/ - only first, last, min, max points on the line graph have markers and labels
RE: Measure-driven DataLabels
100% agreed, so necessary
RE: Measure-driven DataLabels
This is a common request from Tableau users. Please include it.
RE: Measure-driven DataLabels
This would be a very welcome addition. Agree 100% with the ‘story telling’ aspect. Not all data points are equal, so the ability to dynamically label items of interest is a game changer.
RE: Measure-driven DataLabels
Yes! We need more control over adding labels to specific data points rather than global. I would love to see the capabilities as described in "Storytelling with Data" by Cole Knaflic.