For a Power BI report to be considered responsive across various screen sizes, it must be heavily influenced by mobile-first principles and utilize Power BI-specific tools like Mobile Layout View, Bookmarks, and Adaptive Visual Design. However, while Power BI does not provide true responsive resizing, good layout planning will keep the report user-friendly on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices alike.
Here's how it's done right:
Mobile layout view: In Power BI Desktop, navigate to the Mobile Layout tab to create an explicit custom layout for mobile. Rearrange visuals in light of smaller screen space and prioritize KPIs that must be readable and accessible.
Designing Simplicity and Containers: Organize visuals and align them smartly to uphold order. Use fewer visuals per page with more white space and ensure that text and visuals scale down easily. Bookmarks can be utilized to switch the report between detailed views and summary views with respect to device type or user interaction.
Test On Devices: Use the Power BI mobile app or browser emulators to check how the report looks across devices. Tweak font sizes, spacing of visuals, and interactivity features to avoid overlapping elements and experiences weighed down by scrolling.
By fusing mobile layout design, clean visual hierarchy, and interactivity through bookmarks, reports can be created that feel personal and responsive across any device.
