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TMDL View on the web: Edit semantic models as code in your browser (Preview)

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What is TMDL View on the Web? TMDL View on the Web is a feature in Power BI that enables developers to view and edit semantic models as code directly in the browser using TMDL. It expands the Power BI web modelling experience by introducing a rich code editor for working with TMDL scripts—giving pro developers full transparency into the semantic model code and enabling more efficient workflows through code editing.   TMDL View was initially introduced in Power BI Desktop in January 2025 and became generally available in September 2025. Now, we’re bringing the same code-first modelling experience to published semantic models in the workspace—directly in your browser.   No downloads. No switching tools. Just seamless modelling on the web. Key capabilities and benefits of TMDL View on the Web Whether you're investigating model metadata, making bulk updates, reusing model components, or recovering from mistakes, TMDL View on the Web helps keep advanced semantic modeling workflows ...

Deep dive into conditional formatting for lines and legends

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Power BI now supports conditional formatting for lines and legends across many visuals. You can apply gradients, rules, or field-driven colors to keep reports consistent, draw attention to important values, and reduce manual maintenance as data changes.   For charts with legends, you can define colors once in a measure or column and reuse them throughout a report. For line charts, you can format entire lines, individual segments, shading, markers, and series labels. This makes it easier to highlight the latest period, show increases and decreases, or emphasize specific data points dynamically. What is conditional formatting? Conditional formatting dynamically controls a visual property such as color, text, or a value. Depending on the setting, you can use: Rules based on numeric ranges, percentiles, or specific values and text. Gradients with minimum and maximum colors and an optional midpoint. Field values from a measure or column that returns a color or value. This option prov...

Power BI July 2026 Feature Summary

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Welcome to the July 2026 Power BI update! This month, we're introducing new capabilities across reporting, modeling, mobile, and embedded analytics. Highlights include expanded modern visual defaults, conditional formatting improvements for line charts and legends, new org app capabilities and APIs, Model Options in the Power BI Service, and TMDL View on the web. Events and Announcements Your Road to the Power BI DataViz World Championships Round Two of the Power BI DataViz World Championships is now open, with Round Three still ahead. Plus, one wildcard finalist will be selected from standout submissions across all stages of the championship.   Is this your moment? The only way to find out is to enter. Every submission is a chance to learn something new, connect with the community, and showcase your creativity. You might surprise yourself along the way and earn a place in the finals. Join now . Data Days Goes Through August 7th Looking for your next Power BI breakthrough? Data Day...