Power BI Upgrade: Easy Vertical Waterfall Charts with Visual Calcs

Video by: Reid Havens

Learn how to build a dynamic vertical waterfall chart using Power BI's native stacked column visual and visual calculations. This step-by-step tutorial covers setting up the data, creating measures using the RUNNINGSUM() function, and handling common challenges such as cumulative calculations and visual formatting. Perfect for showcasing trends, financial analysis, or any scenario requiring clear visualization of increases and decreases over time.

🔍 In this video, you’ll discover:

  • How to create a vertical waterfall effect with transparent base calculations

  • Tips for using visual-level DAX functions efficiently

  • Techniques for handling monthly data and segment slicing

📊 Level up your data visualization skills with this powerful technique for clearer and more effective storytelling in Power BI!

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Introduction to Power BI Deployment Pipelines!

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Learn about the basic benefits of utilizing Deployment Pipelines in Microsoft Fabric / Power BI, saving you time, effort, and reducing complexity for report/model management. Tune in to learn more!

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Creating [DAX] SVG Charts using Chat GPT!

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Learn how to leverage the POWER of Chat GPT to generate any SVG chart you can imagine, as a [DAX] measure for tables and matrix native visuals in Power BI Desktop. Tune in to learn more!

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