Power BI Chart Tip: When You Shrink a Visual and Label Font Size Won't Budge
If you've ever tried to place a small visual in Power BI and frustratingly found that increasing the X-axis label font size has absolutely no effect—like setting the size to an exaggerated '30' in the formatting panel with zero change on the chart itself—you’ve run into this common issue. The root cause is Power BI’s default 'Responsive' option. Let’s dive into how to manage this setting to nail both report readability and design. 1. Why the X-Axis Label Size Stays Small Despite setting a large font size like '30' for the X-axis labels (as seen in the image), the font refuses to grow because Power BI’s automatic optimization overrides your manual settings. The 'Responsive' Feature at Work: Power BI defaults the 'Responsive' option to On to ensure visuals look consistent across different screen sizes (desktop, mobile, etc.). Space Constraint Override: When the chart size is small, Power BI determines, "There isn't enough space in...