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Dark mode in Power BI is sleek and trendy, but is it right for your audience? Dark mode can reduce glare in low-light settings and make colors pop, but it also risks poor readability, low contrast, and eye strain if not designed carefully. Accessibility guidelines like WCAG require a 4.5:1 contrast ratio for small text, which can be harder to achieve on dark backgrounds. In this guide, you’ll learn the pros and cons of Power BI dark mode, when it makes sense, and how to make

The best Power BI canvas size depends on your audience and purpose. For most reports, 1920x1080 (16:9) is ideal — it’s modern, high-resolution, and scales well across devices. Use smaller canvases for tooltips, larger sizes like A3 for print, or 2560x1440 for big displays. In this guide, you’ll learn when to use the default size, when to customize, and how to make sure your report looks great everywhere.

Custom fonts in Power BI can take your reports from “meh” to memorable. They add polish, personality, and branding—but only if you know how to use them without breaking your design.

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The right colors in Power BI can transform a report from bland to brilliant. Start by choosing a balanced palette based on color theory, and apply the 60-30-10 rule to keep visuals intentional and easy to read. Ensure accessibility with high-contrast text and color-blind-friendly combinations, and use tools like Adobe Color Accessibility Checker to verify. In this guide, we’ll cover everything from color psychology to accessibility so your Power BI reports look polished and