Format Pane
This section consists of all the settings and formatting options that fall under the “Format” pane offered by Powerviz. It includes settings like title, background, and others. If you want to know about advanced settings, read this article.
Table of Content
The format pane is divided into 2 sections – Visual and General
Visual Settings
Powerviz License
Once you've joined Powerviz, you'll have access to all the visuals in the library. You have received your credentials, which you must enter here to use the pro version.
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Visual Settings
Visual settings show and hide the "Advanced Settings" icon (⚙️). This icon gives you access to open formatting options and lets you customize them. Read this article to learn more about advanced settings.
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General Settings
General settings contain the Power BI native features that are common to all visuals. Read about them in detail article.
Properties
The first option in the general tab is properties. The Properties option allows you to change the size and position of the visuals. You can choose the horizontal and vertical positions on the canvas as well as the visual size's height and width. With that, control the gap and layer responsiveness using padding and advanced options.
Title
Add a title to your visuals. The title card offers the following features:
| Feature | Functionality |
|---|---|
| Title Text | Enter the custom title. |
| Text Formatting | Font size, color, and family. |
| Advanced Formatting | Bold, italic, and underline. |
| Background Color | Change the color. |
| Horizontal Alignment | Left, Right, and Center. |
| Text Wrap | Wrap text into multiple lines. |
In the recent update, you can also add subtitles and a divider. They come with font style and color formatting options.
Additional Settings
Moreover, the general settings include settings for header icons, alt text, and effects that control the background, border, and shadow. You can turn them on or off to control the selected visual option.
