When selecting a row in a Power BI table visual causes the layout or content to change unexpectedly, it could be due to several reasons related to interactions, filters, or visual properties. Here's why this may happen and how to fix it:
Possible Causes:
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Cross-Filtering or Cross-Highlighting:
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Power BI visuals are often linked together by default. When you select a row in the table, it may trigger cross-filtering or cross-highlighting with other visuals on the same report page. This could lead to unexpected changes in layout or content.
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Solution: To prevent this, you can modify the interactions between visuals:
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Select the table visual.
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In the Format tab, choose Edit Interactions.
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For each visual on the page, ensure that the interaction behavior is set to None if you don't want that visual to be affected by row selections in the table.
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Dynamic Sorting or Conditional Formatting:
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Sometimes selecting a row may cause the table to re-sort or change its appearance if dynamic sorting or conditional formatting is applied based on selected row values.
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Solution: Check the table's sorting and formatting settings:
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Verify whether any conditional formatting is applied to the table that may change based on row selection.
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Ensure that sorting behavior is explicitly defined and does not change unexpectedly when interacting with the table.
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Measure Dependencies or Filters:
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The table could be dependent on a DAX measure or other dynamic calculations that change based on the selection, causing the content or layout to appear differently.
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Solution: Review your DAX measures and ensure that no unintended filter context is applied when selecting a row.
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Row-Level Security (RLS):
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If Row-Level Security (RLS) is applied to the report, selecting a row could trigger a filter based on the user’s security role, causing the layout or content to change.
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Solution: Check if RLS is implemented and if it’s causing the unexpected changes. If RLS is needed, review the security settings to ensure they’re configured as expected.
Fixing the Issue:
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Edit Interactions: If other visuals are affected by the row selection, modify interactions using the Edit Interactions feature.
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Control Sorting & Formatting: Ensure that any dynamic sorting or conditional formatting doesn’t change based on row selection unless intended.
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DAX Measure Adjustments: Ensure that your DAX formulas are not inadvertently introducing unintended filters or changes when selecting rows.
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Check RLS Settings: If RLS is applied, ensure it’s configured correctly for the user's role and not affecting the table layout unintentionally.
