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Software ==> | Power BI (160 exercises) |
Topic ==> | Charts (13 exercises) |
Level ==> | Average difficulty |
Subject ==> | Power BI training |
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Open a blank Power BI file and import data from Gym Class Data.xlsx from the folder shown above.
Add a Line chart with Class on the X axis and Attendees on the Y axis.
Change the label on the Y axis to read Total Attendees.
The basic line chart.
Now make the following formatting changes.
Y - axis Values: Off
Line Interpolation type: Smooth
Shade area: On
Match line color: Off
Color: Your choice
Markers: On
Shape type: Your choice
Color: Your choice
Data labels: On
Background: On
Color: Your choice
Transparency: 40% approx
Your chart should look something like this.
Nobody wants to do planks!
Rename the page Line Chart and then duplicate the page.
Rename the duplicated page as Monthly.
With your chart selected, add Month from the Class Date Hierarchy to the Small multiples bucket.
Make the following formatting changes.
Small multiples
Layout: 3 Columns
Title Position: Bottom
Title Alignment: Centre
You should now see something like this.
So much easier than creating 12 separate charts!
Save the file as Line charts are great.pbix
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