Card vs Multi-Row Card vs Card (New) in Power BI — What’s the Difference?
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When designing Power BI dashboards, selecting the right visual can make or break how your insights are perceived. Among the most common yet misunderstood visuals are the Card, Multi-Row Card, and the recently introduced Card (New).
Let’s break down what they are, when to use them, and why Power BI now offers multiple card options.
🎯 Card Visual: Simplicity at its Best
The classic Card visual is perfect when you want to highlight a single metric—big, bold, and to the point. It’s ideal for showing things like:
- Total Sales
- Customer Count
- Net Profit
It offers minimal distraction and works well when you want to emphasize just one key number.
📋 Multi-Row Card: Show More, Compactly
The Multi-Row Card allows you to display multiple values from different fields—stacked vertically in a compact box. It’s great when you need to present:
- Several KPIs in one space
- Data comparisons like Sales, Discount, and Quantity together
- Clean grouping without needing multiple card visuals
However, it lacks deep formatting control and may appear less visually dynamic.
✨ Card (New): The Modern Powerhouse
Power BI’s Card (New) is a game-changer. Introduced as part of the visual overhaul, it brings:
- On-object editing
- Advanced formatting (borders, shadows, gradients)
- Conditional formatting for both text and background
- More layout flexibility and alignment control
In short, it’s everything the classic card lacked—and more.
While all three visuals aim to deliver numbers at a glance, choosing the right one ensures better readability, aesthetic balance, and viewer engagement. As Power BI evolves, Card (New) is clearly the future—but the classic Card and Multi-Row Card still have their place.
Use them wisely, and your dashboards will speak louder—with fewer visuals.
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