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Matrix: conditional formatting per row in matrix

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on 16 Nov 2017 22:01:19

Currently, conditional formatting in matrix is based on all values of the matrix. I am looking forward to have it based on individual rows (a feature already available in Excel)

Consider having monthly data (column) which you want to track for multiple categories (rows). But the categories have completely different values (i.e. some rows with $10 on average and some rows with $1000 on average).
By applying conditional formatting per row, you can track trends/behaviour per individual category.

Now the row with the highest values ($1000 row in above example) will typically steal all the highlights, and not allow you to see any color changes in rows which have much lower values (yet can still have trends)

The only current "trick" is to transform the data as a percentage of row total (%). However, then you can still face problems if you have some outliers in a specific row.

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Rob Moore on 13 Jul 2023 13:47:27

RE: Matrix: conditional formatting per row in matrix

I have a list of services I display with their features in a matix and I need to use conditional formatting across the row using a value from the row header

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Lamia OC on 04 Jan 2022 19:21:52

RE: Matrix: conditional formatting per row in matrix

Would be great to have this option !

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Power BI User on 06 Jul 2020 00:10:37

RE: Matrix: conditional formatting per row in matrix

This feature would really hwlp, I'm trying to solve the same issue and can't find a way

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Edwin de Ligter on 06 Jul 2020 00:02:35

RE: Matrix: conditional formatting per row in matrix

Multiple metrics in a matrix and the visual strength of conditional formatting per metric is not possible. This would be very helpful to have.

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lars crauwels on 06 Jul 2020 00:01:23

RE: Matrix: conditional formatting per row in matrix

Any progress on this topic yet?

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CL Lappen on 05 Jul 2020 23:52:45

RE: Matrix: conditional formatting per row in matrix

lets do this please, its a simple thing that adds much value in reports

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Lasse Matthias on 05 Jul 2020 23:48:03

RE: Matrix: conditional formatting per row in matrix

Can't believe it is still not possible to apply conditional formatting to rowheaders in a matrix. How is anyone ever gonna make a semi decent looking PnL in Power Bi without it!?

Let's get go MS!

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Jayvz07 on 05 Jul 2020 23:40:47

RE: Matrix: conditional formatting per row in matrix

I am currently have the same concern. I hope to get answer soon.

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Power BI User on 05 Jul 2020 23:39:34

RE: Matrix: conditional formatting per row in matrix

I would love to know how to do this in excel.

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jeffrey Weir on 05 Jul 2020 23:27:02

RE: Matrix: conditional formatting per row in matrix

Microsoft Admin: Is this thread largely encapsulated within https://ideas.powerbi.com/forums/265200-power-bi-ideas/suggestions/12898575-in-table-matrix-visualisations ? If so, can you please roll them into one, and possibly include https://ideas.powerbi.com/forums/265200-power-bi-ideas/suggestions/6795573-sparkline so that they get the combined weight in your prioritization that they deserve?