Page layout and canvas settings in Power BI - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What is the purpose of the canvas in Power BI report pages?

The canvas is the workspace where you place and arrange visuals to build your report page. It acts like a blank sheet where you design your dashboard.

beginner

How can you change the page size in Power BI?

You can change the page size by selecting the Format pane, then under 'Page size', choose from predefined sizes or set custom width and height values.

intermediate

What does the 'Canvas settings' section control in Power BI?

Canvas settings control the background color, transparency, and page alignment of the report page, helping improve visual appeal and readability.

beginner

Why is it important to set the correct page layout and canvas size?

Setting the correct layout and size ensures your report looks good on different screens and devices, and that visuals are clear and easy to understand.

intermediate

What is the difference between 'Fit to page' and 'Actual size' view modes in Power BI?

'Fit to page' scales the report page to fit the current window size, while 'Actual size' shows the page at its real dimensions without scaling.

Where do you change the page size in Power BI?

A Format pane under Page size

B Data pane

C Visualizations pane

D Home ribbon

Page size is adjusted in the Format pane under the Page size section.

What does the canvas background setting control?

A The filter pane layout

B The color behind visuals on the report page

C The data source connection

D The font style of titles

Canvas background controls the color behind the visuals on the report page.

Why should you consider page layout when designing reports?

A To change data sources

B To create calculated columns

C To add new visuals automatically

D To make reports look good on different devices

Page layout helps ensure reports display well on various screen sizes and devices.

What happens when you select 'Fit to page' view mode?

A The report page scales to fit the window

B The report page zooms in 200%

C The report page shows only one visual

D The report page hides filters

'Fit to page' scales the report page to fit the current window size.

Which setting allows you to set custom width and height for a report page?

A Visual level filters

B Data refresh settings

C Page size in Format pane

D Bookmarks pane

Custom page dimensions are set under Page size in the Format pane.

Explain how to adjust the canvas background and why it matters.

Think about where you find canvas settings and how background affects visuals.

Describe the difference between 'Fit to page' and 'Actual size' view modes and when to use each.

Consider how the report looks on different screens.