Simpler DAX? Power BI Visual Calcs: How to flag a high point

Join the channel to get access to perks:    / @accessanalyticlearn   In this in-depth Power BI tutorial, you'll learn how to dynamically flag the highest values in your visuals using both DAX formulas and the emerging visual level calculations feature. The walkthrough demonstrates how changing selections automatically updates highlighted peaks, enhancing interactivity. While visual calcs are still a preview feature with a few quirks, this video dives into how to enable and apply them to streamline conditional formatting, saving you from complex DAX. You’ll also explore some common bugs and limitations with visual level calcs, like disappearing formulas and restricted field references, along with clever workarounds. Plus, there’s a bonus trick on how to use a global color highlight measure, so you can instantly update your report's theme. Whether you're an experienced Power BI user or experimenting with visuals, this practical guide will help you level up your reporting game. SQLBI BLOG: https://www.sqlbi.com/articles/using-... 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Flagging Highest Values Dynamically 01:00 Enabling Visual Level Calculations (Preview Feature) 01:59 Writing Your First Visual Calc Formula 03:34 Using Hex Colors for Conditional Formatting 05:03 Fixing Field Value Display & Data Type Issues 07:15 Referencing Global Color Measures 09:30 Visual Calc Quirks and Bugs Explained 10:45 Comparing DAX vs Visual Calcs The team and I at Access Analytic develop Power BI and Excel solutions for clients in Australia and deliver training around the World. https://accessanalytic.com.au/ Did you know I've written a book "Power BI for the Excel Analyst"? https://pbi.guide/book/ Connect with me https://wyn.bio.link/