Bootstrap is a popular front-end framework that helps developers create responsive and attractive web pages. But did you know that you can also use some of the bootstrap principles on Power BI, the best data visualization tool?
In this blog post, I will show you how to apply the bootstrap grid system to your Power BI reports and dashboards, and why it can improve your design and performance.
What is the Bootstrap Grid System?
The bootstrap grid system is a way of organizing the layout of your web page using 12 columns. You can use these columns to create different combinations of layouts, such as 2 columns of 6, 3 columns of 4, 4 columns of 3, 6 columns of 2, and so on.
The bootstrap grid system has four main advantages:
• Flexibility: You can create a variety of layouts that suit your needs and preferences, and adjust them according to the screen size and resolution.
• Divisibility: It is easy to divide 12 into 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6, and maintain the same space between the elements, which allows you to balance the layout and avoid clutter.
• Consistency: Using a consistent grid, you can maintain a standard structure and alignment across your web pages, which improves the readability and usability of your website.
• Compatibility: The 12-column grid aligns well with other design and layout conventions, such as typography, images, icons, and charts.
How to Use Bootstrap Principles on Power BI?
You might be wondering how to use the bootstrap grid system on Power BI, since Power BI does not have a built-in grid feature. However, there are some ways to create a grid in Power BI using some simple tricks.
One way is to use the Shape visual and draw a rectangle that covers the entire canvas. Then, you can use the Format pane to adjust the Line and Fill properties of the shape. For example, you can set the line color to gray, the line weight to 1 pt, and the fill transparency to 100%. This will create a thin border around the canvas.
Next, you can use the Align and Distribute options in the Format tab to divide the canvas into 12 equal columns. To do this, you need to select the shape and copy and paste it 11 times. Then, you can select all the shapes and use the Align Left and Distribute Horizontally options to create a grid of 12 columns.
Why Use Bootstrap Principles on Power BI?
Using the bootstrap grid system on Power BI can help you create better reports and dashboards for several reasons:
• It can help you organize your visuals and elements in a logical and coherent way, which makes your report easier to understand and navigate.
• It can help you optimize the use of space and avoid wasting or overcrowding the canvas, which makes your report more appealing and professional.
• It can help you ensure consistency and alignment across your report pages, which makes your report more reliable and trustworthy.
• It can help you improve the performance and responsiveness of your report, as the grid system can reduce the number of visuals and elements that need to be rendered and resized.
Conclusion
In this blog post, I showed you how to use bootstrap principles on Power BI, and why it can enhance your design and performance. I hope you found this post useful and interesting, and that you will try to apply the bootstrap grid system to your Power BI projects.
If you want to learn more about how to easily create a grid in Power BI, check out my new video , where I demonstrate the steps and tips in detail.
Thank you for reading, and please leave a comment below if you have any questions or feedback.
