Custom visuals from marketplace in Power BI - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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What is a custom visual in Power BI?

A custom visual is a special chart or graphic created by developers that you can add to Power BI reports to show data in new ways beyond the built-in visuals.

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Where can you find custom visuals to add to your Power BI report?

You can find custom visuals in the Power BI Marketplace, which is an online store inside Power BI where many visuals are available for free or purchase.

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How do you add a custom visual from the marketplace to your Power BI report?

Click the '...' (ellipsis) in the Visualizations pane, choose 'Get more visuals', search or browse the marketplace, then click 'Add' to include the visual in your report.

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Can custom visuals from the marketplace be used on Power BI Service (online)?

Yes, once added to your report in Power BI Desktop, custom visuals will also work when you publish and view the report in Power BI Service.

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What should you check before using a custom visual from the marketplace?

Check the visual's ratings, reviews, update frequency, and if it is certified by Microsoft to ensure it is reliable and safe to use.

Where do you go in Power BI Desktop to add a custom visual?

A Visualizations pane > '...' > Get more visuals

B Home tab > Import data

C Modeling tab > New measure

D View tab > Themes

You add custom visuals by clicking the ellipsis in the Visualizations pane and selecting 'Get more visuals' to open the marketplace.

What is the Power BI Marketplace?

A A tool to create reports

B A place to buy data sources

C An online store for custom visuals

D A dashboard template library

The Power BI Marketplace is where you find and add custom visuals created by developers.

Can you use custom visuals from the marketplace in Power BI Service after publishing?

A No, only in Desktop

B Yes, they work in both Desktop and Service

C Only if you pay for them

D Only if you have admin rights

Custom visuals added in Desktop will appear and work in Power BI Service after publishing.

What should you check before adding a custom visual from the marketplace?

A If it is free

B If it is the most popular visual

C If it has many colors

D If it has good ratings and is certified

Checking ratings and certification helps ensure the visual is trustworthy and works well.

How do custom visuals help in Power BI reports?

A They add new ways to show data beyond built-in charts

B They speed up data refresh

C They fix errors in data

D They create data models automatically

Custom visuals provide unique and creative ways to visualize data that built-in visuals may not offer.

Explain how to find and add a custom visual from the Power BI Marketplace to your report.

Think about the steps inside the Visualizations pane.

Describe why it is important to check ratings and certification before using a custom visual.

Consider what helps you trust a new tool.