Data visualization and exploration is central to Power BI, and the visualization types chosen in reports contribute greatly to user comprehension and adoption. Power BI Desktop includes an array of modern visuals such as the Treemap and the Funnel, but also includes rich formatting options for traditional line, bar/column, combination and scatter charts. Additionally, four map visuals are available to analyze geographical data, and many custom visuals are available for download and integration into Power BI Desktop reports.
This recipe provides three examples of utilizing graphical visualization types including the waterfall chart, the line chart, and a shape map. Additional report design guidance as well as a tip on conditional formatting in column/bar charts is included in the There's more... section.