While text boxes are a useful way to provide context and explanations within your reports, they can sometimes display scrollbars if the content exceeds the available space.

In this blog post, I'll show how to remove scrollbars from text boxes in Power BI, ensuring a seamless and professional presentation of your information.

Understanding the Scrollbars Issue

Text boxes in Power BI are typically used to display static text, such as titles, descriptions, or additional information. However, when the content within a text box exceeds the visible area, Power BI may automatically add scrollbars to accommodate the extra content. While scrollbars can be useful for lengthy documents, they may not be desired in many report scenarios.

Let's dive into the steps to remove these scrollbars.

Removing Scrollbars from Text Boxes in Power BI

To remove scrollbars from text boxes in Power BI, you can follow these steps:

1. Open Your Report: Open your Power BI report where you want to remove the scrollbars from text boxes.

2. Select the Text Box: Click on the text box that contains the content with scrollbars. This will activate the "Visualizations" tab in the right-hand pane.

3. Adjust the Size: You may need to adjust the size of the text box to accommodate the entire content without needing scrollbars. To do this, click and drag the corner handles of the text box to make it larger or smaller as needed.

4. Check for Overflow: Ensure that the content fits within the text box without overflowing. If the content is still too long to fit, you may need to shorten it or consider splitting it into multiple text boxes if necessary.

5. Resize Font or Text: If the content doesn't fit even after adjusting the size of the text box, you can try reducing the font size or making the text smaller.

6. Adjust Text Box Properties: Right-click on the text box and select "Format" from the context menu. In the "General" section, make sure that the "Auto-size" option is set to "Off." This ensures that the text box does not automatically adjust its size based on the content.

7. Test Your Changes: After making these adjustments, preview your report to ensure that the scrollbars have been removed, and the text is displayed as intended.

By following these steps, you can effectively remove scrollbars from text boxes in Power BI, allowing your reports to appear clean and professional without any unnecessary scrolling elements.

Conclusion

Power BI provides a user-friendly interface for creating interactive reports and dashboards, and it's essential to present your information in the most visually appealing way. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can easily remove scrollbars from text boxes in Power BI.