A card visual is a Power BI visual used to display one key value, such as revenue, margin, customer count or conversion rate.
Card visual
A card visual is a Power BI visual that displays one key value clearly, such as revenue, profit, users or conversion rate.
Quick facts about card visuals
Shows one value
A card visual is usually used to display a single number or metric.
Easy to scan
Cards help users quickly understand headline figures without reading a table or chart.
Common in dashboards
Card visuals are often placed at the top of dashboards and report pages to show important KPIs.
Needs context
A card is more useful when users understand the time period, filter, target or comparison behind the number.
When one number needs attention
Card visuals are useful when a report needs to make an important value visible immediately. Instead of asking users to search through a chart or table, a card can place the main number directly in front of them.
Common card visual examples include:
- Total revenue
- Number of customers
- Average order value
- Conversion rate
A card visual works best when the number is easy to understand and supported by the rest of the report. If the value needs explanation, comparison or trend context, it should be paired with other visuals nearby.
A headline number is only useful when it is clear
Card visuals often become the first thing users notice in a report. That makes them powerful, but also easy to misuse. A large number without a clear label, time period or filter context can create more questions than answers.
In Power BI, card visuals are often used together with slicers, charts and tables so users can move from a headline number to the detail behind it. Skald BI helps teams share finished Power BI reports through a secure branded portal, so customers, partners and internal users can access key metrics in a clear and controlled reporting experience.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a card visual in Power BI?
What is a card visual used for?
A card visual is used to highlight important numbers that users should see quickly in a report or dashboard.
What is an example of a card visual?
An example is a card showing total revenue for the selected month or the number of active customers in a report.
When should you use a card visual?
Use a card visual when one value is important enough to stand on its own and should be easy for users to notice.
How do card visuals relate to Skald BI?