As a Power BI analyst, knowing the right charts to use can make a huge difference in data visualization and storytelling. Here are the top 5 Power BI charts every analyst should master:
1️⃣ Bar and Column Charts
- Best for comparing categories and showing trends over time.
- Example: Sales revenue by region or monthly sales performance.
2️⃣ Line Chart
- Ideal for trend analysis and identifying patterns over time.
- Example: Monthly website traffic or stock price movements.
3️⃣ Pie and Donut Charts
- Great for showing proportions but should be used sparingly for clear comparisons.
- Example: Market share distribution among competitors.
4️⃣ Matrix (Table) Visual
- Useful for detailed tabular data with hierarchical grouping and drill-down capabilities.
- Example: Sales breakdown by product, region, and salesperson.
5️⃣ Treemap
- Perfect for hierarchical data and comparing parts of a whole using nested rectangles.
- Example: Sales distribution across different product categories.
