Here, I will show you how to add a TreeMap visual in PowerBI. I have a Product Order Data in an Excel file with the following columns, as shown in the screenshot below. I want to create a treemap on the PowerBI report that shows Category, Subcategory, and Profit.
A TreeMap in PowerBI is a visualization that helps us to display hierarchical data through a set of nested rectangles. Each rectangle represents a category or subcategory and their size reflects the value they represent.
Hence, when a decision revolves around understanding the relationship of each element, this visual can provide an insightful analysis. This article will highlight all the steps to create a treemap chart in PowerBI Desktop.
Creating a treemapinPowerBI is a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-step guide: Before you start building a Treemap, ensure that your data is clean and well-structured. Hierarchical data works best with Treemaps, so your dataset should include categories and sub-categories.
The PowerBItreemap serves as a dynamic graphical representation technique within PowerBI, skillfully illustrating hierarchical information through a series of nested rectangles.
Treemaps are a fantastic way to visualize hierarchical data, letting you see both the big picture and the smaller details all at once. Packing tons of information into a compact, easy-to-understand format, they can quickly bring a part-to-whole story in your data to life.
