How do you apply conditional formatting to visuals in Power BI?

Applying conditional formatting to visuals in Power BI is done by selecting the visual and configuring options in the visualizations pane. This method allows users to alter how data appears based on specific conditions, enabling more insightful visual analysis. Once a visual is selected, you can find various formatting options in the visualizations pane, including conditional formatting settings that allow you to define rules based on the values in your data.

By using these configuration options, you can set specific thresholds, apply color scales, or define rules that visually represent data variations, making it easier for viewers to interpret the data quickly. This functionality enhances the storytelling aspect of dashboards by guiding the audience's attention to critical patterns or anomalies in the data.

The other methods mentioned, such as utilizing DAX functions or altering settings during data import, do not directly facilitate the application of conditional formatting to visuals in the context they are presented here, as conditional formatting is intrinsically tied to the visualization options rather than the data modeling or import phases.