How to Add a Tooltip in Power BI
To add a tooltip in Power BI, you can utilize the built-in functionality provided by the software. Tooltips allow you to display additional information or context when users hover over specific elements, such as visuals or data points, in your Power BI reports.
Below is a detailed explanation on how to add a tooltip in Power BI with examples:
1. Create or open a Power BI report
Start by creating a new report in Power BI or opening an existing one where you want to add tooltips.
2. Select the visual or data point
Identify the visual or data point you want to add a tooltip to. This can be a chart, table, or any other element in your report.
3. Go to Visualizations pane
Navigate to the “Visualizations” pane in Power BI. If it’s not already open, you can open it by clicking on the “Format” tab on the right-hand side of the Power BI interface.
4. Expand the “Tooltip” section
Within the “Visualizations” pane, locate and expand the “Tooltip” section. This section contains settings related to tooltips.
5. Enable tooltips
To enable tooltips for the selected visual, toggle the “Tooltip” option to the “On” position. This will activate tooltips for that particular visual.
6. Configure the tooltip fields
Once tooltips are enabled, you can customize the information displayed by adding fields to the tooltip. Power BI provides various options for customizing tooltips based on the data available in your report. You can add fields, format values, and adjust tooltips’ appearance according to your requirements.
7. Preview the tooltip
After configuring the tooltip fields, you can preview how the tooltip will appear by hovering over the visual or data point in the report.
8. Save and publish the report
Once you are satisfied with the tooltip configuration, save your changes and publish the report. The tooltips will now be available for users to view when they interact with the report.
Here’s an example scenario: Suppose you have a bar chart showing sales data by product category. By adding a tooltip, you can display additional information such as the total sales amount, average sales per product, or any other relevant metrics when users hover over each bar in the chart.