Adding Shape Map to PowerBI

By default, shape map visualization has not been added, to the Power BI. We need to add it from the settings into our Power BI. The dataset used is given here. Below is the screenshot of the dataset as well:

The following are the steps to create a shape map: 

Step 1: Open your Power BI software. In the tabs section, we have the File tab. Click on it. 

Step 2: A new dialogue box is opened. Click on the Options and settings options. Under Options and settings, select Options. 

Step 3: A new dialogue box name, Options is opened. Under the Global section, click on the Preview features. Under preview features, check the box Shape map visual. Click on the Ok button. Then, restart the Power BI. 

A shape map is similar to a map in Power BI. A shape map, shows the comparison between different regions, using different color shades, on a given value. For example, suppose the number of corona cases is higher in Uttar Pradesh, with respect to Haryana. In that case, the Uttar Pradesh state will be shown with a darker color than, the Haryana state. Shape maps help comparison between regions for better analytics of the visual data. In this article, we will learn how to create a shape map in Power BI.